I'm in my final year this year and like Trillian, I'm studying Primary teaching, so on top of classes and assignments, I have my 2 kiddies, 7 & 3, a DH who works arvo shift and 3 lots of prac (2 left, 1 down already) plus a host of other commitments with my DD1's school and uni as well. It's by no means easy and my problem I have is keeping up with all the reading that I have but it's definitely worth it because I'm on the home stretch now and I have a great support network.
Yes it can be done, but it isn't easy and you do have to be realistic about what you can achieve in what kind of time frame. I went back when DS was 6 months and got PND from the pressure of everything. I ended up re-starting when he was 12 months but for me it was only achievable because DH was very hands on and essentially the primary caregiver, and worked around my timetable. It is very rewarding, but there would be no shame in waiting till after the house is finished (don't under estimate the time and stress of that as well). Having said that you can always apply and start and then drop out before the fee or census dates and then you would have had a taste of how much it would work. Good luck with whatever you decide
Based on my experience, I'd say you're mad. I started postgrad when I had a 11 month old. Did a semester, had to stop after that with severe morning sickness. Went back with a 6 week old and almost 2 year old and struggled just with 1 subject. Dropped out after that.
Having said that it depends on how much you are willing to sacrifice and how much support you have, and the nature of your other work.
What are you planning to study?
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