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

What Happens at a Virtual Postgraduate Open Day – And Why Bother Attending One?

Advice

Universities around the world are taking their open days online. Here's what you should expect from a virtual event and how you can benefit from attending one.

by Ben Taylor

How to Choose a University for Your Online Masters

Advice

We’re going to look at some of the main questions you should be asking yourself when choosing a university for a distance learning Masters.

by Ben Taylor

Distance vs On-Campus Learning – What are the Differences (and Similarities)?

Advice

We've explored some of the key differences between studying a Masters online and on-campus, as well as a few surprising similarities between the two.

by Mark Bennett

Masters Study – Our Best Student Stories

Advice

Inspirational and amusing postgraduate stories and advice from across four years of the FindAMasters blog.

by Mark Bennett

Planning a Masters Abroad in 2020 - What You Need to Know

International Study

We've highlighted the key information for anyone thinking about an international Masters later this year.

by Mark Bennett

Thinking of a Masters in 2020? Here's What You Should Know

We've taken a look at the key details for anyone thinking about a Masters degree in the UK this year, with the latest on fees, funding and career prospects.

by Mark Bennett

Masters Study – What They *Don't* Tell You

Funding Advice

A Masters isn't *that* different to a Bachelors, but there are a few details that might catch you out when it comes to fees, funding and student expectations.