Why consider postgraduate study?

Up to 20% of Warwick students undertake postgraduate study and it can be a rewarding experience but it's important that you do your research before committing yourself. Is postgraduate study necessary in your field? What are the costs involved?

• You may enjoy your subject and want to study it in more depth, make sure this comes across in your applications
• Some occupational areas require further study, e.g. teaching, law and academia
• You've delayed job hunting, but remember that the graduate recruitment cycle starts again each autumn term
• The Careers Blog: Will a Masters get you a job?
• The Careers Blog: Should I do a PhD?

Tips for before you apply

• Appointments - speak with a careers consultant to talk through your plans
• Research your options - find out whether postgraduate study will enhance your future employability
• Attend employer presentations, careers fairs and sector events to find out the employer perspective
• If you are considering a PhD, start thinking about possible supervisors and talk to current PhD students about their experience.
• Look at Warwick Postgraduate Study and Research for information on postgraduate study at Warwick.