Funding my further study

Postgraduate funding

Securing funding is one of the main hurdles graduates face when it comes to postgraduate study, but is by no means insurmountable. As well as public funding bodies, there are other funding sources waiting for you to uncover. Start your search here.

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• Sources of funding - Find scholarships, bursaries and awards.
• Benefits of postgraduate study - Some of the reasons to consider postgraduate study.
• Part-time work and postgraduate study - Many postgraduate courses can be studied on a part-time basis, allowing you to cover the costs with a part-time job.
• Employer-funded postgraduate study - Some employers will pay for your course, if it is a benefit to the business, but you will need to convince them first.
• Funding postgraduate study with a loan - In the absence of funding from other sources, a loan can cover some of your tuition or living costs.
• What the experts say - Expert opinion on the value of postgraduate study.

Prospects Postgraduate Funding Guide
 
Available from most university careers services or you can order the Funding Guide online direct from Prospects.

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