benefits of postgraduate study
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- 1. Postgraduate Study OptionsCareers Service 2013
- 2. 1. Todays Situation2. What is Post Grad?3. Why Post Grad?4. Funding5. Sources of help
- 3. >12,000 taught postgraduate courses areavailable in the UK alone In 2011, around 22% of UK graduatesentered some form of further studyor training
- 4. What does it all mean? Certificates Diplomas Masters Degrees Doctorates
- 5. Certificates and Diplomas Example: PGCE, Diploma in Law, Diploma in Psychology PGCE Usually one year full time May be vocational leading to a professionalqualification/exemptions May be a conversion course May be initial stage of Masters
- 6. Masters MA, MSc, MEd, MRes, MPhil ( 1+3? ). One year FT/ Two years PT Detailed study of academic discipline Conversion courses Taught or research? May also be essential part of professional qualification(e.g. Psychology)
- 7. Doctorates PhD, DPhil, DProf, DBA 3 years FT, ? PT Often transfer after an initial year of research Vocational doctorates exist (e.g. DClinPsy)
- 8. So why choose PG study? Impress employers? Profession demands it? Fancy a change? I love my subject? Ive just won the lottery? An extra year to sort myself out
- 9. Pros and Cons: I love my subject? Highly motivated Opportunity to specialise Enjoyment Challenge Self-fulfilment? Part of a greater plan?? Expense?
- 10. Pros and Cons: An extra year
- 11. Pros and Cons: Better qualified Research your career Choose the right course Check professionalrequirements? Poor choice
- 12. Pros and Cons: Fancy a change? Conversion coursesITLawPsychology(Teaching) Access guidance Choose the right course Ask the right questions DLHE
- 13. Benefits of PG Self management Communication skills Research Skills Team Working Initiative
- 14. How to Fund? 1 Research councils University Scholarships and Bursaries on the increase Funded Masters ( e.g. ESF, NHS ) Knowledge Transfer Partnership Professional Bodies Local, National, International Government Charities and Trusts
- 15. How to Fund? Commercial Loans CDL (up to 10,000, Vocational, returnableafter course)
- 16. Funding: The reality Most postgraduates self-fund Funding is uncertain until Universities declarePG funding rates Students from outside the EEA may pay morethan double Partial funding can help
- 17. A timetable Research opportunities early(Year 2 for early deadlines and study abroad) Check deadlines Check entry criteria Check fees and funding
- 18. How do I find out? People Tutors in Home and Away establishments Careers advisers Serving professionals Students on the target course
- 19. How do I find out? Publicity Academic Journals Departmental Notice Boards Directories PG Prospectuses PG Fairs University Websites
- 20. How do I find out? Information Postgraduate Study and Research AGCAS THES Guardian Prospects Postgrad www.tees.ac.uk/careers www.prospects.ac.uk
- 21. Yes or No?A taught programme of study, well chosen, willenhance future career prospects and may be avital part of the plan.www.prospects.ac.uk Why do postgraduatestudy?