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 Ben Taylor

A Look at Some Unlikely Sources of Postgraduate Funding

Funding Advice

Coming in all shapes and sizes, there are plenty of organisations and charities out there willing to support worthy postgraduates from a range of backgrounds.

by Rhiannon Topham

Choosing a Dissertation Topic

Advice

Don't know where to start with your postgraduate dissertation? One Masters student shares some advice for choosing a research topic and asking the right questions.

by Rhiannon Topham

Changing Subjects for Postgraduate Study

Advice

Ever thought 'Can I do a Masters in a different field?'. Explore how to transition from your undergraduate degree, to postgraduate study in a new academic area.

by Rhiannon Topham

Securing a University Scholarship - One Masters Student's Story

Costs Advice

Finding funding for a Masters degree can be a difficult process. Rhiannon shares how an early offer of a scholarship shaped her experience of university.

by Rasika Soman

Why an MRes was the Perfect Masters for Me

Advice

Rasika completed an MRes in Management at the University of York. In this blog, she talks about her interest in research and what led her to choose a research-focused postgraduate qualification

by Kirsty Smitten

Studying an Integrated Masters: Through a Scientist’s Lens

Advice

When is a postgraduate qualification not a postgraduate degree? When it's an integrated, four-year, Masters. Kirsty explains why she chose this option and what it involves.