Education : Further study

A 2011 HESA survey of 2010 graduates indicates that six months after graduation, of the education graduates without qualified teacher status (QTS), 8% went on to further study, with many embarking on teacher training qualifications or education-related Masters degrees to pursue a research focus. Education graduates are also interested in courses such as youth and community work, social work, library or information studies. Academic courses, following one of the themes on your education course, such as English or history, may also appeal.

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 and search courses and research to identify your options.

Look at funding my further study for details relating to finance and the application process.