Postgraduate Study
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Why are you applying for this master’s degree? How to write a convincing answer
The decision to apply for a master’s degree is very exciting. There are many reasons why you might pursue one but presenting these motivations in a personal, deep-seated, and well-considered way is a task of its own. To start, be...
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CVs for master's applications
I’ve seen quite a few students in the last few months applying for master’s courses, where a CV was a required or optional part of the application process. Yet a quick Google search throws up very little in terms of...
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Postgraduate Study and Personal Statements
Postgraduate Study and Personal Statements I have seen a few students in quick query appointments worried about their personal statements and I therefore thought I would write a quick guide with regards to writing personal statements for postgraduate study....
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Is a postgraduate degree necessary?
An article appeared in the THES last Thursday on this topic. Victoria Halman investigated how employers view the growing trend for graduates to take a second qualification, usually a Masters, to help them land a first job. It is a...
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Are you considering postgraduate study?
According to HEFCE, in 2011-12 there were 501,330 postgraduate students studying in institutions in England and Northern Ireland, a 50% growth in the market. These last few weeks, we have seen an increase in the number of students coming in...
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Should I do a PhD?
This e-book from the website jobs.ac.uk has been developed to help all those who are considering undertaking a PhD. The focus is on using career decision-making approaches to assess and prepare for this rather than on the choice of research...
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#Getahead Careers Programme
The Bath Careers Service will be offering a series of 1-hour webinars (you can participate from the comfort of your home) aimed at students embarking on their Final year and students who have recently graduated. The #getahead programme covers all aspects...