Postgraduate Study
Some students choose to continue studying after their Undergraduate degree for various reasons such as:
- An interest in the subject.
- It may be compulsory for entry into a chosen career e.g. if you are interested in Social Work and don't already have a Social Work degree.
- Navigate into a particular career sector or enhance career prospects.
Postgraduate Study Resources
Postgraduate courses are either Taught or Research based.
You can find out more about your postgraduate study options, how to make your decision, the application process and funding options from the websites below.
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Postgraduate Study Useful Websites
- Postgraduate study options | National Careers Service
- Postgraduate study | Prospects.ac.uk
- Postgraduate students guide
- Findamasters.com
- Postgraduatesearch.com
- Postgraduate and further study | gradireland (South of Ireland)
PhD Useful Websites
- PhD study | Prospects.ac.uk
- PhD Study in the UK – A Guide for 2025
- What is a PhD?
- What is a PhD and Why Should YOU do one? - jobs.ac.uk
Further Study at Queen's University
Information on Completing Further Study at Queen’s University Belfast
Top Tips for Postgraduate Study
Below are some tips for applying for Postgraduate study
- Do your research – entry requirements, course content & cost can vary greatly. Is this course the best option for moving forward with your career plans?
- Deadlines and method of application will vary for each institution. Some will require direct application to the University while others will go through the UCAS system. Some courses such as Teaching and Social Work will have early deadlines while you can apply for others courses generally six months before the start date.
- Generally you will have to submit a CV and Personal Statement so you should get drafting these early and reviewed by a Career Consultant.
- Consider how you will fund your study.
- You can get funding guidance on the above website resources, but you may also want to consider The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, George Moore Scholars Programme , Canada Memorial Foundation, or the North/South Scholoarship Scheme if you are eligible.
Queen's students can book a Careers Consultation with a Careers Consultant via MyFuture to explore their options for postgraduate study.
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