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  Mark Bennett

Role – Director of Audience & Editorial

Mark joined FindAUniversity to develop our first ever advice articles in 2013 and now serves as our Director of Audience & Editorial, making sure our websites and information are as useful as possible for people thinking about Masters and PhD study.

Postgraduate expertise

He has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Sheffield, as well as Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Kent and the University of South Wales. His specialist subject used to be gothic fiction, but these days it’s student finance and postgraduate education policy.

Mark is a regular presenter at our study fairs and is frequently invited to speak at higher education forums and events, ensuring the needs of postgraduate students are understood by universities and policy makers.


Latest articles from Mark Bennett

Best of 2016 - Our Most Popular Blogs This Year

2016 has been an interesting year for postgraduate study. It's also been the first year of the FindAMasters blog. We've taken a look at some of the most popular posts from this year.

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What Brexit Means for Masters Degrees, PhDs and Other Students

What will Brexit mean for someone studying a Masters or PhD next year - or after? Our regularly updated FAQ answers the key questions and offers some reassurance for prospective postgrad students.

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Why Study Your Masters at a Russell Group University?

Who are the Russell Group? And what can they offer your Masters? Learn more ahead of this year's Russell Group Roadshow

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Postgraduate Fairs: What Can They Really Offer You?

Postgraduate study fairs and events have a lot to offer prospective Masters and PhD students. This blog explains why - and how.

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Postgraduate Loans Round-Up - Student Funding Across the UK

Postgraduate loans are now confirmed or proposed for students in all four UK countries. So, how do the different schemes compare?

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New Funding Proposals for Welsh Postgraduates

The Diamond Review of Welsh student funding and finance has been published - with proposals for a big shake-up of postgraduate support. We've looked at the details.

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Looking Ahead: Preparing for Postgraduate Study as an Undergraduate

Completing a Bachelors and looking ahead to the next step? Our blog explains how you can use your undergraduate degree to prepare for a Masters.

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UK Masters Fees 2016-17 - Have Postgraduate Loans Raised Costs?

A survey of UK postgraduate fees reveals that average costs have risen just as postgraduate loans are introduced. But what does this mean in practice? We've taken a look.

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UK Tier 4 Masters Degree Visa Pilot - Information for Postgraduate Students

The UK's Tier 4 visa pilot makes it easier for international students to study at 27 participating universities and extends the time they can spend in the country after graduation.

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Starting a Masters – What to Expect?

Getting ready to begin a Masters (or thinking about one) and not sure what to expect? Our Content Editor looks back to the start of his postgraduate study and considers how correct his assumptions were.

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