Postgraduate study helps you to refine your skills by conducting your own research and in-depth studies. Employers like to see relevant postgraduate experience as it suggests the applicant has the ability to work under his or her own initiative and meet deadlines.
But don't be mistaken into thinking that any postgraduate degree would do. Employers generally look for relevant degrees that show the applicant's enthusiasm for entering their chosen field. And doing a postgraduate degree means being disciplined enough to meet deadlines and work independently.
Read about recent graduates who chose to do a postgraduate degree and find out how it helped them. If you are thinking of doing a postgraduate degree and need more information, read our case studies listed below to help with your decision.
Real World Advice Article: Postgraduate Study: A Good Idea?
EMPLOYERS
| Durham Business School | Durham Business School offers a broad portfolio of Masters Degree ... | more |
| Brunel University | Brunel is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London.... | more |
| Exeter University | We are a leading UK university with 14,000 students at our campuse... | more |
| Nottingham Trent University | NTU offers a wide course portfolio, whether you want to study for ... | more |
| Cass Business School | Part of City University, Cass is a business school with a truly in... | more |
| College of Law | The College of Law is the UK’s leading provider of legal edu... | more |
| London Metropolitan University | London Metropolitan University is one of the foremost providers of... | more |
| Wales Aberystwyth | Founded in 1872, Aberystwyth was the first university institution ... | more |
| Cardiff Law School | Cardiff Law School is a large, well resourced centre of excellence... | more |
| ESCP-EAP | Founded in 1819, ESCP-EAP is one of the world's oldest business sc... | more |
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CASE STUDIES
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Frank Bachmann - Assistant Management Accountant - Salford PCTMy main reasons were to improve my employability and gain valuable experience in a foreign country. I also wanted to make international friends and find out more about different cultures and mentalities ... more |
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Allan Ferguson - Associate - Clydesdale BankI work within the Specialist & Acquisition Finance team in the Glasgow Financial Solutions Centre (a one-stop shop with access to a whole team of local banking specialists and credit facilities all in-house at one location). We are not so active in day-to-day relationship banking, but instead work on a deal by deal basis. For example, we provide funding for companies wishing to make acquisitions of other businesses, or for management teams wanting to buy out the shareholding of a departing owner. ... more |
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Miguel Drummonds - MEng Advanced Mechanical Engineering, BrunelAs an overseas and mature student my aim was to get enrolled in a UK University that has a world-class reputation for Mechanical Engineering. Being in a diverse student environment was also one of the criteria on my list. ... more |
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James Slaughter - Postgraduate StudyThe MBA gives students detailed insight into critical business issues, from finance to marketing to leadership. Additionally I could see the advantage of learning new skills and developing more advanced tools to help progress my career. ... more |
ADVICE
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The engineering sector constantly changes and moves forwards, that’s... more |
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As you will have seen in the introduction to this issue, there is a lot... more |
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If you are a budding entrepreneur and like the idea of your knowledge and... more |
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Considering Postgraduate study? Well, it can propel you onto better opportunities... more |
