Careers Advisory Service
Further Study
Further Study
Postgraduate Study
More and more students are considering further study after their degree, because they want to explore their subject further, improve their job prospects in a particular area, or move into a different field. Further study may be essential for particualr careers such as teaching or social work.
Postgraduate study can involve:
- A taught course leading to a masters degree.
- A research course leading to an MPhil.
- A research course leading to a PhD.
- A work focussed or professional course giving skills or knowledge in a particular area.
Research carefully and think about the financial implications, and whether postgraduate study will enhance your chances of finding work. You may have the option of studying full or part time and so could develop relevant work experience and skills at the same time.
The following pages provide further information to help you explore the course available, find out how to apply, and look at possible sources of funding.