Further Study

This section provides information about academic progression after you have completed your studies as an international student.

‘Postgraduate’ education is the next level of higher education after undergraduate. To study at postgraduate level, students usually need to have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and have permission to study in the UK.

Please note - the Careers Service are unable to provide advice on visa extensions. Click here for further information: International Students/My Cumbria

Further Study in the UK

UK Qualifications

To understand more about educational qualifications in the UK and the different levels of study, this link provides a useful overview:

What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK

How to find a course and how to apply: useful websites

UCAS is a UK wide admissions service for students, universities and colleges. It has a comprehensive section for international students with guidance on course applications, course fees, visas and immigration: International students | UCAS

Postgraduate study | Prospects.ac.uk

Study UK Homepage | Study UK
Further study in another country

If you are considering applying for a course in another country, this is a good place to start:

Study abroad | Prospects.ac.uk

You can search for courses here:

FindAMasters Degree Worldwide - Postgraduate MSc MA MBA MPhil MRes MBA & LLM Course
Funding and scholarships

Here are some links to organisations offering scholarships and bursaries to international students:

Scholarships and funding | Study UK

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries | UCAS

Further Study in the UK

Further study in another country

Funding and scholarships