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DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER IDEAS
FURTHER STUDY
TYPES OF FURTHER STUDY
] Taught courses
] Research degrees
] Masters in Business Administration
] Second undergraduate degrees
CHOOSING A COURSE
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www.ref.ac.uk
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www.qaa.ac.uk
FEES AND FUNDING
] Self-funding
] Postgraduate Loans
www.gov.uk/
postgraduate-loan). PhD loans of up to £25 000 will be
introduced in 201
] Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk
] Scholarships
] Graduate assistantships
] Sponsorship or employer support
www.ktponline.org.uk
STUDYING ABROAD
CAREERS ADVISER ABBY EVANS
ANSWERS YOUR FURTHER STUDY FAQS
DO I HAVE TO DO A MASTERS DEGREE
BEFORE A PHD?
Not always: it is possible to go
straight on to a PhD programme from
a first degree course. This is common
in science and engineering in the UK, and some PhDs have
a Masters year of taught courses built in. However, in many
continental European countries a Masters degree is required
to begin a PhD. Even in the UK, most arts, humanities and
social science students complete a Masters degree before
embarking on their PhD.
WILL I NEED TO HAVE A FIRST?
Most courses ask for at least a 2:1 class degree or equivalent,
and many graduates with 2:1s successfully apply for further
study. However, a first class degree might increase your
chances when applying for popular courses, and may help
you secure funding.
HOW CAN THE CAREERS SERVICE HELP?
In addition to extensive information on Further Study online,
we also offer seminars on a range of aspects of further study
including Postgraduate Study in the USA, Writing Personal
Statements and Applying to Oxford. You are welcome to
book an appointment with a Careers Adviser to discuss your
options, strategies for choosing courses or securing funding,
or to get feedback on your application materials.
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