In 2008, six months after graduation, 20% of politics graduates had taken up full-time postgraduate study, such as Masters courses and PhDs, while another 7% were combining further study with work. Having a further academic qualification can enhance employability by illustrating: a commitment to further study; a greater understanding of a subject area; a valuable piece of research; and useful contacts. It is particularly desirable if you are aiming to enter a career as a researcher. Vocational courses are popular with politics graduates, particularly courses that qualify graduates to work in careers such as accountancy, journalism, law, management and teaching. If you are considering further study, you need to think carefully about your motivations, long-term career plan and finances. Will a further qualification enhance your employability? Seek guidance from tutors, a careers adviser, employers and people who have undertaken further study. These trends show only what previous graduates in your subject did immediately upon graduating. Over the course of their career - the first few years in particular - many others will opt for some form of further study, either part time or full time. If further study interests you, start by thinking about postgrad study. Find courses and research of interest to you; you can also apply for courses online. Look at funding my further study for details relating to finance and the application process.
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