BEING POSTGRADUATE

STUDENTS IN THE UK
FADHILAH MUSLIM
PhD Students, Civil Engineering Department, Imperial College London

DEFINITION

Taught
(MSc, MA,.)
Master

by research
(Mres,
Mphil,..)
Professional
(M.Ars,)

Postgraduate

Doctorate

Academic
doctorates
(PhD, Dphil,)
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

TAUGHT AND RESEARCH MASTERS?

MSc (Master of
Science);
MEd (Master of
Education).

MA (Master of
Arts);

MFA (Master of
Fine Arts);

MPhil (Master
of Philosophy);

TAUGHT MASTERS

Similar to undergraduate degrees

lectures, seminars, practical work,
with assessment through essays,
exams, dissertations and group
projects.

1 year (full-time)

MASTERS
DEGREES

MD (Doctor of
Medicine);

MLitt (Master of
Letters);

MRes (Master
of Research);

LLM (Master of
Laws);

RESEARCH MASTERS

Learning through research

study one topic closely with the

support of a supervisor, producing a
dissertation.

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 researchintensive 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 'worldleading' or 'internationally excellent' (Research Assessment Exercise).

Save time and money

Perfect your English language skills

Join an international community

etc

EXPERIENCES
AS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS?

.PANEL DISCUSSION!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR

ATTENTION