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Further Study
Further study enables you to research your chosen subject in more depth. A professional or vocational course may also be essential for your career goals and may significantly improve your employability. It’s a big decision though, so make sure it’s the right next step for you.
If you want some help deciding, or for advice and guidance on choosing and applying for a course:
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Is Postgraduate Study Right For You?
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Course Options
Prospects and Target Postgrad provide comprehensive information about the wide range of course options available to you in the UK and abroad.
Postgraduate study | Prospects.ac.uk
Postgraduate and further study | targetjobs
Finding and choosing a course
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Applying for a Course
There is no limit on the number of postgraduate courses you can apply to in the UK but it’s generally recommended to limit your applications to about five so you can tailor each one to the specific course requirements.
Applying for a course involves these steps:
- Research and choose your course – consider factors such as course content, industry links, assessment criteria, university reputation, location and fees.
- Check the entry requirements and deadline – specific academic qualifications or work experience may be required. Some course providers set specific deadlines whilst others accept applications throughout the year.
- Prepare and submit your application – applying for a postgraduate course is different to undergraduate applications. Some universities use UCAS Postgraduate, but many want you to apply directly to them.
- For guidance on how to write a Personal Statement and how to choose a suitable referee, see links below.
- Course interviews – some courses may require an interview or additional assessment as part of their application process.
- Await the decision – this can take several weeks to a few months.
Writing your Personal Statement
Learn how a personal statement for a postgraduate course differs from your undergraduate one:
Personal statements for postgraduate applications | Prospects.ac.uk
How to write a winning application for your postgraduate course
Which referees should I choose for my postgraduate application?
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Fees and Funding
Postgraduate course fees can vary greatly depending on your chosen University. There are funding options available and if you choose to progress to a course at the University of Cumbria, you may be eligible for alumni discount.
Alumni Discount
Masters & Postgraduate Student Finance - University of Cumbria
Funding your course
Funding for postgraduate study - GOV.UK
Funding postgraduate study | Prospects.ac.uk
Some graduate schemes and jobs require you to undertake some postgraduate study or a professional qualification which could be funded through employer sponsorship.
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Teacher Training
There are several routes into teaching. We recommend you start here:
Get Into Teaching | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK
Teacher training and education | Prospects.ac.uk
Teaching & education careers advice for graduates | targetjobs
Teacher training at the University of Cumbria