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).

Postgraduate Law Programmes

Masters Types Law Advice

Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE), Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) allow you to train as a solicitor or legal professional.

What is a conversion course?

Masters Types Advice

Masters conversion courses let you gain a postgrad qualification in a different subject to your undergraduate studies. Options include Psychology and Law programmes.

Academic Masters Degrees

Masters Types Advice

Traditional academic Masters degrees broaden and deepen your knowledge in a particular subject or research area. They include MA, MSc and MRes programmes.

Business Masters Degrees – Programme Guides

Masters Types Business & Management Advice

Discover the different types of masters in business, and which may suit you with our Business Masters degree programme guide.

UK Postgraduate Teacher Training

Teacher Training Education Advice

Find teacher training options with our detailed guide. Explore postgraduate courses designed for students and graduates to qualify as inspiring educators.

Types of Masters Degree

Masters Types

There are many different types of Masters degree. Popular courses include taught MA, MSc (or MS) programmes as well as research-based MRes and MPhils, alongside more specialised MBA, MFA, LLM and MArch options.

Doing A Masters Degree – What's Postgraduate Study Like?

Masters Study

Find out what it’s like to do a Masters, with advice on the differences between postgraduate and undergraduate study, the dissertation and grades.

Masters Degree Careers

Careers

Read about the different career options with a Masters degree and find out which professions require a postgraduate qualification.

Finding A Masters Degree – Information & Advice

Advice

There are thousands of Masters study programmes available. So, how do you find the right course or choose between different postgraduate options?

Masters Degree Advice – Introducing Postgraduate Study

Advice

Looking for advice on Masters study? Our guides cover everything from choosing and applying for a postgraduate course to employability and career prospects.