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BEING POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE UK
FADHILAH MUSLIM
PhD Students, Civil Engineering Department, Imperial College London
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DEFINITION
Postgraduate
Master
Taught (MSc, MA,.)
by research (Mres,
Mphil,..)
Professional (M.Ars,)
Doctorate
Academic doctorates
(PhD, Dphil,)
Professional doctorates (EngD,)
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MASTERS DEGREE STUDY INTENSITY
More specialised, interdisciplinary, or orientated to a specific profession.
ADVANTAGES
Allow you to change career, or kick-start careers in professions such as teaching or law;
Allow you to study your interests or passions in greater depth;
Give you specialist knowledge, enabling you to progress onto a PhD;
Improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential
TYPES OF MASTERS DEGREE
Taught
By. Research
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TAUGHT AND RESEARCH MASTERS?
TAUGHT MASTERS
Similar to undergraduate degrees lectures, seminars, practical work, with assessment through essays, exams, dissertations and group projects.
1 year (full-time)
RESEARCH MASTERS
Learning through research
study one topic closely with the support of a supervisor, producing a dissertation.
1-2 years (full-time)
MASTERS DEGREES
MSc (Master of Science);
MA (Master of Arts);
MPhil (Master of Philosophy);
MRes (Master of Research);
LLM (Master of Laws);
MLitt (Master of Letters);
MD (Doctor of Medicine);
MFA (Master of Fine Arts);
MEd (Master of Education).
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DOCTORATE DEFINITION: Is an independent study, a self-directed research project
LENGTH OF STUDY: 3-4 years (full-time); 6-8 years (part-time)
MILESTONE
Early stage (09 months)
Mid-stage (918 months)
Late stage (1824 months)
ADVANTAGES
Teaching opportunities
Skills
communication skills
creative thinking
management ability
problem-solving abilities
self-motivation
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When to Go to Postgraduate life? When to Get a Master's Degree
Your college grades aren't strong enough to get you into a Ph.D. program.
A master's is the only graduate school degree you need to qualify for the job you want. This is often the case in secondary education, engineering, and nursing.
You're continuing your education as a means of changing careers.
When to Go Directly to a Doctorate
You're completely dedicated to your area of study.
You want to work in a highly competitive field and need top credentials.
You plan to teach or research at the university level or study in a research-intensive field. While a Ph.D. is certainly no guarantee, it will get you that much closer to your goal.
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POSTGRADUATE IN THE UK, WHY? Gain a world-class education
Four of the worlds top six universities are in the UK (World Rankings, QS)
Over 88% of international graduates are satisfied with their UK learning experience (Tracking International Graduate Outcomes, BIS)
93% of postgraduate students rated the UK's quality of teaching positively (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, HE Academy)
The UK is a world-leading research nation (International Comparative Performance of the UK Research Base, BIS)
54% of the research conducted by UK universities and colleges is either 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (Research Assessment Exercise).
Save time and money
Perfect your English language skills
Join an international community
etc
http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2012http://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/higher-education/docs/t/12-540-tracking-international-graduate-outcomes-2011.pdfhttp://www.heacademy.ac.uk/assets/documents/postgraduate/PTES_Report_2013_Final.pdfhttp://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/science/docs/i/11-p123-international-comparative-performance-uk-research-base-2011.pdfhttp://www.bis.gov.uk/assets/biscore/science/docs/i/11-p123-international-comparative-performance-uk-research-base-2011.pdfhttp://www.rae.ac.uk/news/2008/results.asp -
EXPERIENCES AS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS? .PANEL DISCUSSION!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
BEING POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE UKDEFINITIONMASTERS DEGREESlide Number 4DOCTORATEWhen to Go to Postgraduate life?POSTGRADUATE IN THE UK, WHY?EXPERIENCES AS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS? .PANEL DISCUSSION!THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION