Considering further or Postgraduate study
Postgraduate study
Postgraduate study is a popular option for many students. In recent years over 20% of UK graduates have progressed to postgraduate courses.
Types of Courses
Diplomas and certificates: Usually vocational courses such as Law, Personnel and Teaching
Taught courses: MA; MSc; MBA
Research programmes: MPhil; PhD
Applications
Teaching and Law have professional application clearing bodies with specified closing dates (operating like UCAS). All other postgraduate course applications are made directly to the institution offering the course.
Timetables
For information on when and where to apply, the application process and interviews look at Prospects.
Useful Websites
- Hobsons: Current postgraduate vacancies www.postgrad.hobsons.com
- Trait Education: HE course database www.thecoursesource.co.uk
- Open University www.open.ac.uk
- Taught & Research Masters Courses - information on postgraduate Masters qualification, database lists 1000s of Masters courses in all disciplines
- Europe's largest database of PhD projects - comprehensive guide to current research and PhD studentships. Database contains details of research topics from many major universities and institutions throughout Europe.
- Postdoctoral Research Posts Worldwide - Europe's only web site dedicated solely to postdoctoral job opportunities.
Features:
- CVs
Information on how to create your perfect CV - Graduate Recruitment Schemes
Information on the various schemes to help Graduates - Getting a Teaching Job
Enter the Current Students section for information and resources on getting a teaching job...