Postgraduate degrees are programs of study that lead to Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, Master's degrees or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). They require the successful completion of an appropriate Undergraduate degree and sometimes applicants must have professional experience. Full details of admission requirements can be found in the Programs of Study section in the Handbook of Postgraduate Studies.

The Department of Actuarial Studies at Macquarie University offers good opportunities for postgraduate coursework study through its postgraduate Actuarial Control Cycle subjects which are part of the professional exam of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. There are also additional postgraduate coursework options available at the Actuarial Studies department.

Research Degrees on offer through the Department include the PhD and MPhil and provide students with strong academic records the opportunity to extend their depth of knowledge in a specialised area. These are particularly relevant to students who are interested in an academic career and can be a can be a pathway to positions in the research arms of large companies and government organisations.

Scholarships are available to certain postgraduate students from both the Division and the University to help fund their study.