Taking the first step on your postgraduate journey can be overwhelming but we’ll guide you to ensure your start your postgraduate journey as smoothly as possible.
To Higher Degree or not to Higher Degree?
Answer the following questions to determine if you are ready for studies or should opt for a holiday on an island...(read more)
- Am I fully aware of the level of commitment required to undertake Higher Degree studies?
- Can I afford the study, in terms of tuition fees and living costs?
- Am I prepared to do more studying and less partying than at undergraduate level?
- If I am in full-time employment will I be able to juggle work and studies?
- Am I excited by the opportunity to write another, even longer dissertation, or research project?
- Am I willing to accrue more graduate debt, or alternatively make potentially lengthy applications for funding?
- Am I willing to live on a budget in order to cover living expenses, while my friends are in full-time employment?
- Do I have the support of my significant other and family members?
- Will the Higher Degree qualification improve my career prospects?
- Is the qualification rated highly by employers within my ideal industry?
- Will my friends understand that I will no longer have time for long phone calls or visits?
- Will the qualification equip me with the specific skills needed for my ideal career?
- Will my studies allow me to qualify as a professional?
- Am I genuinely passionate about the qualification and subject?
- Am I certain that the courses that I’m looking at are right for me?
All you need to know to apply for postgraduate studies!
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- Why do a Higher Degree qualification?
- Can I do a PhD without a master?
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