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 Adam Maidment

How an MBA can help you get ahead in your career - tips from the MMU Business School

Business Business & Management Advice

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

5 Things I Learned During my Masters Dissertation

English Literature & Language Languages, Literature & Culture Advice

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

Postgraduate Loans vs Career Development Loans - Which are best for Masters Students?

Student Loans Funding

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

by Vanessa Huebner

Postgraduate Study in Germany - a Q&A with Vanessa Huebner of DAAD London

Germany International Study

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 the FindAMasters and FindAPhD Blog!

Advice

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

by Vanessa Huebner

Studying a Masters in Germany? 6 reasons why that's an excellent idea in 2018!

Germany International Study

As part of the FindAMasters Study in Germany Takeover, Vanessa Huebner of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) introduces postgraduate study in the land of ideas.