Further study

Further Study

Undertaking further study involves a commitment of time and finance. Think about your motivations before pursuing a masters, PhD or other course of study.

Why further study?

There can be many positive reasons to pursue further study, including:

• to pursue your interest in a particular subject
• to improve your career prospects or change career direction
• as a requirement for a particular career - medicine, dentistry, law, teaching
• a desire to work in academia
• to develop a new skill or for personal enjoyment or satisfaction

If you are considering further study for any of the following reasons, you might need to consider your decision more thoroughly:

• feeling unready for a job - will you feel ready after further study?
• because your tutor/parents recommend it - you have to complete the course, not them
• to extend student life - life as a postgraduate is more demanding

If you are struggling to decide if further study is for you, you could book an appointment with a Careers Consultant.

In this section you will find information and advice on applying for and funding a masters or PhD. Our information includes specific advice on further study routes for medicine, dentistry and teaching.