Best of 2022 – Our Most Popular Blogs This Year
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Best of 2022 – Our Most Popular Blogs This Year

With university life largely back in full swing after the coronavirus pandemic, 2022 has been a year of opportunities for Masters students – whether studying at home or abroad!

We’ve been hard at work over the last twelve months keeping you up to date on all things postgraduate. With the year drawing to a close, we’ve put together a round-up of the year’s most popular blogs.

5. MA vs MSc vs MRes – what’s the real difference?

MA vs MSc vs MRes – what’s the real difference?

There are many different postgraduate qualifications on the market and distinguishing between them can be confusing! This blog takes it back to basics with a quick guide to the differences between three of the most popular – the MA, the MSc and the MRes. Give it a read to see which would best suit your postgrad plans.



4. The worst reasons to apply for a Masters

The worst reasons to apply for a Masters

Applying for a Masters is a big decision. While there are plenty of fantastic reasons to make the leap, there are some pretty terrible ones too. As much as we hate to discourage people from pursuing their postgrad dreams, if any of these reasons sound familiar, it might be time for a rethink.



3. Study abroad for free? 11 European countries where Masters tuition is free (or almost free) in 2022-23

Study abroad for free? 11 European countries where Masters tuition is free (or almost free) in 2022-23

Looking to study overseas without breaking the bank? We’ve rounded up the most budget-friendly destinations for international students in Europe. In some of these countries, you may even be able to do your Masters for free!



2. Why you should consider studying a Masters in the UK on a Chevening Scholarship

Why you should consider studying a Masters in the UK on a Chevening Scholarship

The Chevening programme enables talented international students with leadership potential to study a fully-funded, one year Masters in the UK. We teamed up with the Chevening Secretariat to explain why you should consider applying for this prestigious award.



1. 7 unusual Masters courses you (probably) haven't heard of

 7 unusual Masters courses you (probably) haven

Postgraduate study is an opportunity to dive deeper into a subject that really interests you – and no matter how obscure your passion, there’s something out there for everyone. For those of you looking to depart from the mainstream, we’ve searched through our course finder to bring you seven unusual Masters courses you may not have considered.



As always, we’d like to thank you for keeping up-to-date with our content this year, and we wish you every success on your Masters journey in 2023! We’ll be back in the New Year to bring you postgrad-themed advice, updates and inspiration.

If you have a story to tell, why not considering blogging for FindAMasters? We’re always happy to give writers with fresh perspectives on postgrad study a platform.

Happy New Year from everyone at FindAMasters!




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Last updated: 21 December 2022