Masters Student Guides

There’s a lot to think about when you’re planning your postgraduate journey. You’ll need to decide what kind of Masters you want to study, which university to attend and how to improve your chances of application success. You’ll probably want to understand what studying a Masters is actually like and how it’ll be different to your undergraduate degree.

One of the most important factors is how you’ll fund your Masters course, whether through a postgraduate student loan or an international scholarship scheme. Another key consideration is the impact a Masters will have on your employability and how it could boost your earnings potential.

We’ve written hundreds of dedicated guides to all of these topics (and much more besides).

by Mark Bennett

Why Study Your Masters at a Russell Group University?

United Kingdom Advice

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

by Mark Bennett

Postgraduate Fairs: What Can They Really Offer You?

Applications Advice

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

by Chantelle Francis

Study Abroad: Which Countries Have the Highest Number of Nobel Prize Winners?

International Study

This week sees the announcement of the winners of the annual Nobel Prizes in Stockholm, Sweden. Over 90% of Nobel laureates hold a PhD. Could you be one of them?

by Chantelle Francis

How Do You Actually Choose a Masters Degree?

Masters Study Applications Advice

Choosing a Masters degree isn't always easy. This week's blog provides some useful tips for selecting the best programme for you and shares some personal experience of the decision making process.

by Mark Bennett

Postgraduate Loans Round-Up - Student Funding Across the UK

Student Loans Funding Advice

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

by Mark Bennett

New Funding Proposals for Welsh Postgraduates

Student Loans Funding

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.

by Chantelle Francis

Europe's Top Postgraduate Study Destinations for 2017

Rankings International Study

The 2016-17 Times Higher Education World University Rankings have been published. We've taken a look at Europe's top countries and seen what they have to offer international postgraduates.

by Chantelle Francis

Settling into a Masters Degree - Fresher's Week for Postgraduates

Applications Advice

What's it like starting a Masters for the first time? Should you bother with fresher's week? And what else should you be doing to settle in as a postgraduate?

by Chantelle Francis

Choosing a Different Kind of Masters Degree – Going Vocational

Languages, Literature & Culture History & Archaeology Advice

Picking a different Masters doesn't just mean choosing a new subject. In this post Chantelle describes her experience studying an interdisciplinary vocational course.