Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Master’s
Common master’s application mistakes in the UK, from late funding applications to unread module details, and how to avoid each one.
Category: Postgraduate Study
Masters, PhDs and how they are funded.
If Your Master’s Application Is Rejected, Do This First
Turned down for a master’s? A step-by-step plan: asking admissions for feedback, fixing weak spots, and weighing reapplication or alternative routes.
What Is a Postgraduate Diploma? PgDip Explained in Plain English
A PgDip is a Level 7 taught qualification worth 120 credits, the same level as a master’s but shorter, with no dissertation. Here is how it compares.
7 Ways to Fund a Master’s Degree
Seven realistic ways to fund a UK master’s, from the postgraduate loan and university awards to studentships, charities, employers and part-time study.
A Glossary of PhD Terms to Know
Plain-English definitions of the jargon on PhD adverts and funding pages, from studentships and DTPs to viva voce and probationary status.