There are plenty of reasons why you should choose a postgraduate course in
the UK. For a start, most master's degrees and MBAs at UK universities last one
year compared to two in most other countries, including the USA and Australia.
Choosing the UK means that you only have to pay tuition fees for one year and
you'll be back in the workplace before you know it.
While you're here, you'll be immersed in English, the world's most important
business language. At the same time, you'll be part of a truly international
community - 29.9 per cent of postgraduate students in the UK are international
and you may find as many as 50 different nationalities on a single campus. With
such fantastic experience behind you, you'll be ready to hit the ground running
by the time you finish your course.
Like all UK education, UK postgraduate qualifications are respected and
valued all over the world. A master's degree, PhD or MBA from a UK university
will give you an edge over the competition. It will prove to employers that
you're capable of independent thought and self-discipline, used to conducting
and analysing your own research and will let them know that you can make a real
contribution to their company or organisation.
UK postgraduate study offers fantastic value for money alongside the sort of
experience you can't put a price on: you'll learn to think for yourself and make
your own decisions. You're not just paying for lectures and practicals:
throughout your course you'll have access to fantastic libraries, state-of-the
art laboratories, ultramodern computer facilities and extensive research
resources that will blow you and your future employers away.
Make the best use of your time
Full-time postgraduate courses in the UK vary from one year to four years
depending on the type of course you choose. Check on the course search for exact
details, but the following will give you a general idea of how long each type of
course will take to complete:
One year courses: Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma, Master's degrees, MBAs
Two year courses: Some master's degrees
Three to four year courses: PhDs, New Route PhDs
You can improve your English
By studying for a postgraduate qualification in the UK, you'll be able to
practice your English language skills every time you buy a newspaper or meet
English-speaking friends, as well as in the seminars and discussion groups that
will prepare you for your future career. Many UK universities offer in-sessional
language support and, if you need more help before you begin, pre-master's
courses are there to bring your communication skills up to scratch.
Gain the skills
and qualities employers want
UK postgraduate qualifications let employers know at a glance that you've got
the skills they're looking for, putting you on the right track for a great job
and a great salary. It's estimated that female postgraduates earn as much as 34
per cent more than female colleagues who have only a first degree and male
postgraduates earn as much as 20 per cent more than male first degree graduates.
The latest figures available show that one year after finishing their course,
less than three per cent of UK postgraduate qualifiers are unemployed.
