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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).
Australia Visa Fees Increase – Here’s What’s Changed

Australia student and post-study work visa fees are increasing again. This blog has everything you need to know about these latest changes.

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Returning To Study: A Career Pivot with Purpose

A Masters can be a great way to delve into something new. Allie talks about how she changed paths at Masters level and why it was the right decision for her.

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UK ‘Visa Brake’: What This Means For You

The UK Government has announced that from Thursday, 26 March applicants from four countries will not be granted study visas. Here's everything you need to know about these changes.

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UK Rejoins Erasmus Scheme: What We Know Right Now

It's just been announced that the UK will be rejoining the Erasmus + scheme for the 2027-28 academic year. This is everything we know so far.

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How I Juggled My Masters Degree with a Toddler, Pregnancy and a Newborn

A real, encouraging look at how one mum balanced a Masters degree with pregnancy, a toddler and a newborn—proving you can study and thrive through motherhood.

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Maximising University Resources for Success During My Masters

Your university has tonnes of resources to help you succeed in your Masters. . . if you make the most of them! Axelle talks about how she benefitted from using the university services as an international student.

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Some Postgraduate Students Exempt From 2026 Canada Study Permit Caps

Here's the latest on the Canada study permit caps for 2026. Find out more about what you can expect if you're studying abroad in Canada soon.

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Building Friendships, Networks and Skills at Masters Level

Masters student Graham shares how learning from diverse perspectives and finding lifelong friends has shaped his LLM experience.

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Scotland: Postgraduate Social Work Bursary for 2025–26 Increases

The Scottish Government and SSSC have announced an increase to the postgraduate Social Work Bursary for student studying in 2025-26. Here's everything you need to know.

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