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Finding courses

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Before you start looking for courses, it's advisable to find out the types of courses that are on offer.

Research degree

  • Involves the in-depth study of a specific subject area and is usually related to your first-degree subject. Research is largely self-directed, and consists of writing a thesis or dissertation, with support from a supervisor
  • Typically these are doctoral degrees (PhD or DPhil) which last three years or longer and masters degrees by research (MA, MSc, MPhil or MRes) which last 12 months full-time

Postgraduate taught programmes

  • Usually delivered via lectures and seminars. Sometimes you will still have to complete a dissertation or project 
  • Programmes include masters courses (MA or MSc), postgraduate diplomas or certificates, professional qualifications and other specialist courses
 

 

Where to look

Courses

FindAMasters.com

FindAMasters.com (scholarships)

FindAPhD.com

FindAPhD.com (scholarships)

FindAPostDoc.com

Postgrad.com

The University of Nottingham postgraduate prospectus

Prospects

TARGETpostgradProfessional bodies often provide information on courses accredited by them, for example the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Use our career pages for details of professional bodies

Advice

Disability Rights UK
FAQs and information booklets for students with disabilities

Stonewall University Guide
Information for prospective students looking for LGBT friendly institutions

PhD books

  • The following books are also available for reference only: How to get a PhD, Getting Your PhD and The PhD Application Handbook
 

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