Exploring your Postgraduate Study Options
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What are your motivations for considering postgraduate study?
.Do I enjoy figuring out things independently?
.Are there particular skills I would like learn?
.Am I looking to learn about topics outside of what I studied as an undergraduate?
.What evidence do I have of myachievements so far?
.What do I want in the long-term? Is further study moving me in that direction?
.Am I unsure of my future plans?
.Does further study offer me a path of least resistance?
How do I know I’m motivated?
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Types of Course
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Taught Masters
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A series of taught modules plus independent study
Most will lead to a thesis, dissertation or project
Acquire advanced subject knowledge
Support progression to a specific career
Facilitate entry to PhDs and academic careers
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Research Masters
Independent research degree specific to a subject or subfield
1-2 years full-time in the UK, varies in other countries
Includes substantial written presentation of work, which may or may not be publishable
Can be standalone or a stepping stone to a PhD
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Highest level of academic qualification
Independently-led research degree, highly subject specific
3-4 years full-time in the UK, varies in other countries
Culminates in a thesis or dissertation, which may or may not include published journal articles or books
Essential for pursuing a permanent academic research career (eg, lectureship, professor)
PhD
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FURTHER STUDY
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Other Postgraduate Courses
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What factors might influence your choice of postgraduate course?
Course content
Reputation of the university/ department/supervisor
Destinations of alumni of the programme
Employer and industry links
Placements and/or work opportunities
Time investment
Fees and funding
Support outside of academics
Other priorities (ie, location, personal situation)
Factors to Consider
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Funding for Postgraduate Study
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Funding for Postgraduate Study
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The million-dollar question!
.How will it help you achieve your personal goals?
.How does it support you in achieving your long-term career ambitions?
.To what extent might you get a return on your investment?
.What else might you take from the experience?
Is it worth the investment?
GENERAL:
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https://www.careers.cam.ac.uk/further
study
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https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate
study
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https://www.findamasters.com/advice/
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https://www.findaphd.com/advice/
.https://career-advice.jobs.ac.uk/studentship-advice/phd/
FUNDING:
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https://www.findamasters.com/funding/
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https://www.gov.uk/funding
for
postgraduate
study/overview
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https://www.postgraduatesearch.com/funding
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https://www.postgraduate
funding.com/gateway
Further Resources
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