Postgraduate qualifications
There are many different types of postgraduate qualification available to study in the UK. Below is a comprehensive list of the qualifications available, ranging from basic MAs and PhDs through to more career-specific qualifications such as MBAs and PGCEs. The type of postgraduate qualification you choose to study will have a significant impact on your next step (whether it’s a first job or further study), so it’s important to think carefully before selecting a course.
Choose a Masters
What Is It Like Being a Part-Time Postgraduate Student?
Want to study a postgraduate degree but can't study full time? Why not consider doing a part-time course
Masters Advice for Creative People
Whether jumping into a new field entirely, or adding another string to your bow, postgraduate
Choose an MBA
MBA Careers - Improving Your Job Prospects
Your MBA is an amazing opportunity. It will not only teach you more about business and finance, but will
Studying an MBA/Business course
Studying business and administrative subjects – including management, human resources, marketing and
Choose a PGCE
How to Manage a PGCE Workload
Take a step back and it isn’t immediately obvious why anyone wouldn’t want to be a primary school
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James Coleman trained and taught in Inner London schools. In the first of his five step PGCE guides, he
Choose a PhD
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Siung Ghai is studying a PhD in Space Physics at the University of Sheffield. He explains how much his
How to Choose the Right PhD For You
Completing a PhD is a fantastic achievement – not only is it the highest level of degree for a student,
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