BEING POSTGRADUATE

STUDENTS IN THE UK
FADHILAH MUSLIM
PhD Students, Civil Engineering Department, Imperial College London
DEFINITION Taught
(MSc, MA,.)

by research
Master (Mres,
Mphil,..)

Professional
Postgraduate (M.Ars,)

Academic
doctorates
(PhD, Dphil,)
Doctorate
Professional
doctorates
(EngD,)
MASTERS DEGREE
STUDY INTENSITY
More specialised, interdisciplinary, or orientated to a specific profession.
ADVANTAGES
Allow you to change career, or kick-start careers in professions such as
teaching or law;
Allow you to study your interests or passions in greater depth;
Give you specialist knowledge, enabling you to progress onto a PhD;
Improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential
TYPES OF MASTERS DEGREE
Taught
By. Research
 MSc (Master of TAUGHT AND RESEARCH MASTERS?
Science);
TAUGHT MASTERS
MEd (Master of MA (Master of
Education). Arts); Similar to undergraduate degrees
lectures, seminars, practical work,
with assessment through essays,
exams, dissertations and group
projects.
MFA (Master of MPhil (Master
Fine Arts); of Philosophy); 1 year (full-time)
MASTERS
DEGREES

RESEARCH MASTERS
MD (Doctor of MRes (Master Learning through research
Medicine); of Research);
study one topic closely with the
support of a supervisor, producing a
dissertation.
MLitt (Master of LLM (Master of
Letters); Laws); 1-2 years (full-time)
DOCTORATE
DEFINITION: Is an independent study, a self-directed research project
LENGTH OF STUDY: 3-4 years (full-time); 6-8 years (part-time)
MILESTONE
Early stage (09 months)
Mid-stage (918 months)
Late stage (1824 months)
ADVANTAGES
Teaching opportunities
Skills
communication skills
creative thinking
management ability
problem-solving abilities
self-motivation
When to Go to Postgraduate life?
When to Get a Master's Degree
Your college grades aren't strong enough to get you into a Ph.D. program.
A master's is the only graduate school degree you need to qualify for the job you
want. This is often the case in secondary education, engineering, and nursing.
You're continuing your education as a means of changing careers.

When to Go Directly to a Doctorate

You're completely dedicated to your area of study.
You want to work in a highly competitive field and need top credentials.
You plan to teach or research at the university level or study in a research-
intensive field. While a Ph.D. is certainly no guarantee, it will get you that much
closer to your goal.
POSTGRADUATE IN THE UK, WHY?
Gain a world-class education
Four of the worlds top six universities are in the UK (World Rankings, QS)
Over 88% of international graduates are satisfied with their UK learning experience
(Tracking International Graduate Outcomes, BIS)
93% of postgraduate students rated the UK's quality of teaching positively
(Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, HE Academy)
The UK is a world-leading research nation (International Comparative Performance
of the UK Research Base, BIS)
54% of the research conducted by UK universities and colleges is either 'world-
leading' or 'internationally excellent' (Research Assessment Exercise).
Save time and money
Perfect your English language skills
Join an international community
etc
EXPERIENCES
AS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS?

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ATTENTION