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  Ben Taylor

Role – Student Content Manager

Ben helped lead the FindAUniversity content team from 2017 to 2022 working as our Student Content Manager to produce well-researched advice across a range of topics in related to postgraduate study. He’s since gone on to work at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Postgraduate expertise

Ben has a Bachelors degree in English Literature from the University of Sheffield and a Masters from the University of Amsterdam. Having also spent a semester at the University of Helsinki through the Erasmus programme, he’s no stranger to study abroad (or cold weather!).


Latest articles from Ben Taylor

4 Ways for Postgraduates to Hack University Rankings

Rankings can be a good way of beginning your search for a Masters. Here are a few tips and tricks for using them to your advantage.

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Visas for Postgraduate Study in the Netherlands

Non EU, EEA and Swiss students may need a visa and residence permit to study a Masters abroad in the Netherlands. Our guide explains the Dutch student visa system, with information on the documents you'll need to provide and helpful tips for your application.

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New Funding Opportunities for Welsh Postgraduates in 2019-20

There’s some exciting news for Welsh students hoping to study a Masters in Wales, with the Welsh Government announcing three new bursaries.

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What to Do if Your Course isn’t Eligible for a Postgraduate Loan

If you're applying for a postgraduate programme that isn't eligible for a Masters loan, fear not – there is funding out there.

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7 of the Most Common Postgraduate Personal Statement Mistakes

Even if you think you know how to write a postgrad personal statement, there are plenty of pitfalls to avoid. These are some of the most common.

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Graduate Entry Test FAQs – What You Need to Know

If you’re applying for a Masters you’ll sometimes come across various kinds of graduate entry tests. But how do you know what test to take (and whether you need to take one in the first place)?

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Making the Step Up to a Masters Dissertation

It's important not to let yourself feel intimidated by the prospect of a Masters dissertation – these are some tips for making the jump from undergraduate level.

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Do You Need to Take a Language Test for Postgraduate Study?

If you're an international student hoping to gain a postgraduate qualification abroad, it's not always clear whether you'll need to prove your language proficiency – this blog will explain whether you have to take a language test.

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Postgrad Questions: You Asked Google, We Answered

Can a Masters degree hurt you? How to survive a Masters degree? Why am I doing a Masters? Find out the answers to these and much more besides.

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Six English-Language Postgraduate Destinations You Might Not Have Considered

It's worth looking beyond the traditional anglophone hotspots in your search for a Masters. These are six countries we think are worth including in your postgraduate quest.

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