Postgraduate Masters Degree Blogs

by Mark Bennett

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.

by Mark Bennett

Postgraduate loans are nearly here, but how well do you know the new system? Our Content Editor, Mark, has been following the plans for almost two years. Here he picks out a few details you might have missed.

by Jamie Depledge

Unless you've been living under a rock - or locked in the lab, you've probably heard something about Pokemon Go. Actually, there are probably Pokemon in your lab too. We've taken a look at the similarities between postgraduate study and catching 'em all.

by Sorana Vieru

The Higher Education and Research Bill is making its way through parliament, with substantial changes on the way for UK students and universities. Sorana Vieru is the NUS Vice President for Higher Education. Here she explains why the bill matters to postgraduates - and what you should look out for.

by Mark Bennett

Postgraduate loan applications are open. We've answered some of the most common questions about this new funding.

by Adam Maidment

Interested in studying an MBA and want to know what the benefits might be? Adam Maidment is a guest contributor from Manchester Metropolitan University, one of the top MBA providers in the North West of England.

by Mark Bennett

Getting ready to begin your Masters dissertation over the summer? Or considering a Masters next year and wondering what that final research project is like? Our Content Editor, Mark, looks back through the mists of time to his dissertation – and reflects on a few of the things he learned.

by Mark Bennett

Will the new postgraduate loans replace Professional and Career Development Loans? No. So which option is better for Masters students?

by Vanessa Huebner

Considering a Masters in Germany? We've 'sat down' (virtually, speaking) with Vanessa Huebner of DAAD London and asked some questions about postgraduate degrees in Germany.

by Mark Bennett

Welcome to our new postgraduate blog. Find out what we have planned - and how you can get involved.