Graduate Further Study - Postgraduate Degree Advice
Postgraduate Study
Cost: Courses can range from around £3000 - £5000 for a Masters degree right up to more than £50,000 for a MBA.
Financial help: There are busaries, scholarships and grants available for postgraduates.
Qualifications Needed: Most masters and PhD courses require a 2:1 degree, preferably in a related subject. For an MBA you usually need a minimum of a 2:1 degree and at least 3 years work experience in management.
How do I apply?: Some courses will need to be applied for directly with the university. UKPASS has a range of universities offering Masters courses where you can apply, like UCAS, for up to 8 different courses.
Postgraduate study has many advantages from learning more about something you love, networking and improving your career prospects. With over 55,000 courses across the U.K. to choose from, and many different pathways, it is no surprise that approximately 2 million students choose this option every year. Different types of further study include: Masters, PhD, PGCE, MBA and Conversion Courses.
Thinking of studying a postgraduate degree but don't know what to expect? The case studies below are real postgraduate's stories, describing their experiences in their own words.
Real World Advice Article: Postgraduate Study: A Good Idea?
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| Cass Business School | Part of City University, Cass is a business school with a truly in... | more |
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Graduate Further Study Case Studies
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Gareth Evans - Cardiff Law School - Former studentThe BPTC is a marked change from undergraduate studies; it is the transition from study to practice and this is reflected in the demands it makes upon its students. The Cardiff BPTC tutors provide a readily-accessible support base to students and are always willing to offer their time and experience. ... more |
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Charlotte - Translator and Interpreter - FreelanceWhether you are a translator or an interpreter, you are a crucial communication link that conveys a message and enables people to understand it. Therefore, you feel very useful. Producing a high quality job brings a great feeling of self-achievement, which is even more rewarding if your name appears on the piece. ... more |
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Samantha Hogg - CDT Brand Consultancy (Durham MA Marketing) oHaving completed a degree in History at Durham, I decided to pursue a career in Marketing. The Durham MA Marketing programme was just right for someone looking for a qualification in management without a detailed knowledge of business and economics. ... more |
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Persa Pantermaraki - Ministry of Development, Greece (Durham MSc International Banking and Finance)The Durham MSc helped me develop the tools to think critically, which is indispensable in any professional environment and part of my everyday life. ... more |
Graduate Further Study Advice
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