Masters and taught postgraduates - what's different for you?
Masters and taught postgraduates have probably the most diverse career needs in the University. We understand this and can offer tailored advice and guidance to suit you, whatever your situation.
Studying out of interest
Passion for your subject is a great foundation for postgraduate study. However, to really impress potential employers, also focus on other aspects of your course (e.g. skills development), and outside activities (e.g. work, social activities).
- Get an overview on your options: career options and jobs
- Increase your employability: beat the competition
Studying a vocational/ conversion course
This can open up new careers to you, but you still need to demonstrate that you can offer more than a qualification. What skills and experience will set you apart from others on similar courses? Have you chosen a project which links you into potential employers?
- Find out more: beat the competition
You should start your job search early in your course, if your chosen field is competitive. Check out the Recruitment timeline.
Specific career ambitions
Know what you want to do? The following sections will help you identify potential employers and find a way in to your chosen career:
- Who employs postgraduates?
- Find employers in particular fields
- Networking
If you're not sure what you want to do, start with career options and jobs
Moving onto postgraduate research
How you tackle your project / dissertation will show your potential for independent research. However, unless your programme allows you to move directly from MPhil to PhD, you may need to apply for doctoral programmes long before starting your project.
- Find out more: applying for PG research
Already got work experience?
Your CV and the jobs open to you will be very different to someone newly entering the job market. Using your contacts may be a particularly effective way of job-hunting.
- Find out more: networking
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