Postgraduate, PHD and Masters

Our postgraduate section takes a look at all elements of postgraduate study, whether it be writing your personal statement, identifying the different degree types or student finance.

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Our postgraduate section gives you an in-depth look at postgraduate study. In this section, we will look at everything you need from a Master’s degree, to a PGCE degree all the way through to a PhD. ...

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PostgraduateTaught Master’s vs research Master’s: which do you choose?

Jun 4th 2024 · 2 min read

Looking to take on a Master’s degree? Great! But which route do you take? Taught Master’s or research Master’s? Let’s take a look at your options!

Postgraduate, PHD and Masters Articles

Postgraduate What is the MFDS dental exam?

Oct 28th 2024 · 3 min read

For those looking to get their teeth into a career in dentistry, the MFDS is a qualification that proves you're a t...

Postgraduate What is PWP (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner) training?

Oct 15th 2024 · 6 min read

Train to assess and support people with mental health conditions with the PWP. The PWP postgraduate certificate will gi...

Postgraduate How to qualify as a solicitor with the LPC

Oct 8th 2024 · 4 min read

For those looking to become a solicitor in England or Wales, the LPC is one way to make that a reality.

Postgraduate How to become a solicitor: the SQE route explained

Oct 7th 2024 · 4 min read

Looking to qualify as a solicitor? In England and Wales, you'll take a series of exams known as the SQE.

Postgraduate Postgraduate loans and funding in 2024

Sep 18th 2024 · 4 min read

If you’re studying a postgraduate course, you may be eligible for a postgraduate Master’s loan from Student Finance Eng...

Postgraduate What is a PGCE degree?

Sep 17th 2024 · 9 min read

Looking to become a teacher? A PGCE isn’t a required qualification but a fantastic way of developing your skills and kn...

Postgraduate What's an MPhil?

Sep 4th 2024 · 5 min read

A Master of Philosophy is a postgraduate degree that is a great option for those looking to dive into research!

Postgraduate What is an MSc (Master of Science)?

Aug 22nd 2024 · 3 min read

After completing a scientific undergraduate degree, you can explore your field further. If so, an MSc might be the opti...

Postgraduate How to write and research your Master's dissertation

Aug 13th 2024

Whether studying an undergraduate or a Master's, you'll likely need to write a dissertation. Here's our gui...

Postgraduate What is a doctorate?

Jul 22nd 2024

A doctorate is the most advanced degree you can achieve! Who can apply and is it worth it? Let's answer your burnin...

Postgraduate What is a PhD?

Jul 16th 2024

The PhD is the creme de la creme of qualifications! It's the highest education qualification you can achieve. Here ...

Postgraduate PhD Studentships

Jul 11th 2024

The money involved with universities these days is enough to put anyone off the idea of higher education, but we recomm...

Postgraduate PG Dip

Jul 11th 2024

Postgraduate study is the hardest part of a student’s university career, but the PGDip is a course that can make your p...

Postgraduate What is an MA (Master of Arts)?

Jul 11th 2024

One of the most common types of a Master’s degree is a Master of Arts. But, what subjects offer an MA, and what will th...

Postgraduate What is a Part-Time PhD?

Jul 11th 2024 · 3 min read

With PhDs being offered by universities, more and more have started to offer part-time PhDs as well!

Postgraduate Masters Scholarships

Jul 11th 2024

Master Scholarships are very much the upcoming thing in postgraduate study. Although they have been around for a while,...

Postgraduate What is a Master's degree?

Jul 11th 2024 · 8 min read

A Master’s qualification is a postgraduate degree course that students can do once they obtain an undergraduate degree.

Postgraduate What is an Integrated Master's?

Jul 11th 2024 · 3 min read

Plenty of students look for courses that allow them to reach new heights in academia. One of these options is an Integr...

Postgraduate DBA

Jul 11th 2024

Looking for one of the best degrees available in Business Administration? Then the DBA is the thing for you.

Postgraduate BCAT

Jul 11th 2024

The BCAT is an important postgraduate examination and those looking to become a Barrister will find it impossible witho...

Postgraduate Taught Master’s vs research Master’s: which do you choose?

Jun 4th 2024 · 2 min read

Looking to take on a Master’s degree? Great! But which route do you take? Taught Master’s or research Master’s? Let’s t...

Postgraduate What is a PGDE?

May 28th 2024 · 4 min read

The PGDE is a great qualification for students who are looking for a teaching qualification in Scotland. The PGDE is of...

Postgraduate What is the BPC?

Feb 7th 2024 · 4 min read

The BPC is one of the most important courses you can study when looking to become a Barrister - it’s a required qualifi...

Postgraduate What is a postgraduate and how to apply

Jan 26th 2024 · 7 min read

Looking to continue your academic journey after your undergraduate? Postgraduate study allows you to learn more about y...

Postgraduate What is the MLitt?

Jan 25th 2024 · 3 min read

The MLitt is a Master’s degree offered in England and Scotland and covers certain subjects relating to Arts and Humanit...

Postgraduate Can I get PGCE funding?

Jan 24th 2024 · 3 min read

Funding exists for all courses, but just how does it work for a PGCE degree? Does a PGCE degree even have funding optio...

Postgraduate What is a Master's in Education?

Jan 17th 2024 · 4 min read

A Masters in Education is a wonderful way of honing your skills ready to apply for teaching positions.

Postgraduate What is a Postgraduate Diploma?

Jan 8th 2024 · 5 min read

The rise of postgraduate qualifications has seen more and more students look at new qualifications. Qualifications such...

Postgraduate PgCert in higher education

Jan 4th 2024 · 2 min read

A PgCert is one of the many postgraduate options you can explore and one of the most common.

Postgraduate MEng

Dec 5th 2023

A MEng degree is a big step for those looking for a career in Engineering and is one of the few qualifications in the U...

Postgraduate LLM

Dec 5th 2023

For those looking for a more specialised kind of Law degree and looking to gain an insightful knowledge of more specifi...

Postgraduate What is an MBA?

Dec 5th 2023 · 6 min read

An MBA degree is internationally recognised and allows individuals to obtain the skills needed for a successful busines...

Postgraduate PhD interview questions: Everything you need to know

Nov 23rd 2023 · 7 min read

If you’re going to be studying a PhD, you will need to have an interview for your degree. We have a number of PhD inter...

Postgraduate What is a Graduate Diploma in Law?

May 26th 2023 · 5 min read

Law ranks as one of the hardest degrees that you will ever study, all practices of Law take a long time to learn and th...

Postgraduate Distance Learning Masters

Nov 25th 2021

A Masters Degree Distance Learning UK is somewhat novel idea, but you'd be surprised just how many universities are...

Postgraduate MRCS

Nov 23rd 2021

For students looking to become a member of the four surgical colleges in the UK, the MRCS is a mandatory postgraduate q...

Postgraduate PhD Students

Nov 16th 2021

The PhD is a long-standing UK qualification and has been part of the fabric of UK universities for as long as higher ed...

Postgraduate What do Universities Look for in a Postgraduate?

Nov 1st 2021

What do universities look for in a postgraduate candidate? There are plenty of different things they look for and they ...

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