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What is a PGDip?
Want to head back to the classroom after completing your undergraduate degree, but not sure what type of postgraduate degree is right for you? You might want to consider a Postgraduate Diploma (als...
This is What it’s Like to Study a Marketing Management Postgrad
We spoke to Marilyn Osgathorpe, a former postgrad on Plymouth University’s MSc in Marketing Management Strategy, to find out more about what this type of course has to offer... An MSc in Marketing ...
How to Finance Your Master's Degree
If you’re worrying about how to finance your Master’s degree, you’re almost certainly not alone. Moving on to postgraduate study after your Bachelor’s means that you no longer have a student loan to f...
5 Time Management Tips for PhD Students
Time management isn’t easy. This little fact is probably something you learned while studying for your undergrad – planning when to write your dissertation or revise for your finals, for instance – an...
What is a PhD?
A PhD (or Doctor of Philosophy) is an academic research degree that acts as both a gateway and an introduction to the world of research and academia. PhDs typically last for three years (although some...
PGCE Interview Tips
So you’ve managed to secure an interview for a PGCE course. First of all, good work – getting through the initial application process is no easy feat, and getting an interview means you’ve got your fo...
What is a PGCE?
Put simply, a PGCE is a postgraduate qualification that trains students in the skills needed to become a teacher. PGCE stands for Postgraduate Certificate in Education, and is a widely-recognised step...
Funding a PGCE Teaching Degree
For some, in this cloudy economic climate teaching is a much safer bet for a secure career. Post credit crunch, many graduates who would have taken up a career in finance, and other industries for tha...
5 Reasons to Study a PGCE
Whatever age range you’re hoping to teach and whichever subject you’re hoping to specialise in, there are many reasons why studying a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) is a good idea. Here ...
What is an MBA?
An MBA (otherwise known as a Master’s in Business Administration) is a postgraduate qualification that focuses on the aspects considered key to running a business. An MBA is both a widely recognised q...
Studying a Master's Degree - What to Expect
If you’re hoping to go on and study a Master’s Degree after you complete your undergrad, you may be wondering exactly how different the style of teaching and the course itself will be. Although Master...
PGCE Funding Options
If you’re thinking about studying a PGCE, one of the big questions you’ll be facing is whether or not you can afford it. Well we’ve got some good news for you – due to the fact they’re protected by th...
Master's Degrees - Key Information
What is a Master’s Degree? A Master’s degree is a type of postgraduate qualification that can be either taught or research-based. Courses are typically a year long and often culminate in a dis...
Why Study a Master's Degree?
Whether you’re nearing the end of your undergrad or you graduated several years ago, the decision to do a Master’s degree is not always an easy one. If you’re looking for some positives to help j...
This Poem Perfectly Sums Up the Ridiculous Words All Students Use in Essays
Billy Picard 'juxtaposes' poetry with the words we're all guilty of using in essays (because we secretly think they make us look smarter even though they probably don't) You know all those words th...
What’s it Actually Like to Study a Distance Learning LLM?
We spoke to Deborah Regal, a former student at the University of London, to find out more about what it's like to study an LLM via distance learning... Why did you decided to study an LLM? As ...
Studying International Law: Q & A with Luis Eslava
It goes without saying that Law can be a tricky area, and when you bring in International Law things get even more complex. We spoke to Luis Eslava, Lecturer in Law (with a speciality in International...
11 Ways to Improve Your Essay Writing
Whether you're tucking in to a 2000-word essay or making a start on a 16,000-word dissertation, your essay writing technique is an absolutely crucial part of the process. We all know that writing...