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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).

by Swikriti Bhattarai

How to Manage Culture Shock When Moving to a New Country

United Kingdom Edinburgh Masters Study Scotland Funding Advice

Swikriti talks about how she coped with culture shock when she moves from Nepal to study her Masters at The University of Edinburgh.

by Swikriti Bhattarai

5 Tips on How to Manage Homesickness During Your Postgraduate Degree

United Kingdom Edinburgh Masters Study Scotland Advice

Masters student Swikriti gives her top tips to battle homesickness as an international student at The University of Edinburgh.

by Isa Hernandez

How I Paid For My Masters

United Kingdom Edinburgh Costs Masters Study Scotland Funding Advice

Masters student Isa talks us through how she funded her studies at The University of Edinburgh.

by Taru Medha

Postgraduate Child Support: Why There’s a Call for Change

United Kingdom Costs

Currently postgraduate students in England aren't eligible for childcare grants like at undergraduate level. But could this be about to change? That's what universities are asking for!

by Taru Medha

How Common Is a Masters Degree?

Masters Study Advice

We've taken a look at exactly how common it really is to have a Masters degree.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

What Can £1,000 Buy You as a Postgraduate Student?

Costs Funding

£1,000 can go a long way if you're a postgraduate student. We take a look at some sensible (and less sensible!) uses for a grand.

by James Tippett

The UK General Election - What Students Need to Know

United Kingdom

The UK General Election could have a big impact on students. We’ll look at what each party’s plans are for postgrad education, who can vote and more.

by Sarah Hastings-Woodhouse

5 (More) Unusual Masters Courses You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Masters Types

From Italian cuisine to the art of podcasting, here are five unusual Masters subjects you may not have heard of!

by Taru Medha

Mental Health Awareness: Mindful Movement in Your Daily Postgrad Life

This Mental Health Awareness Week we are focussing on the role of movement and exercise in maintaining your mental health as a postgraduate student.

by Taru Medha

UK’s Graduate Visa: What The MAC Report Says and What Happens Now?

United Kingdom International Study

The Migration Advisory Committee has come out with their review of the Graduate Visa. This blog covers what they've said and what it means going forward.