TO POSTGRAD OR NOT TO POSTGRAD, THAT IS THE QUESTION…
MASTER’S STUDY IS ALL ABOUT CRITICALITY, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNICATION.
John Sinclair, Dean of the School of Science and Technology
Whether you are from the class of 2015 or 1970, the opportunity to study beyond your undergraduate qualification at the University is available to you. The University provides courses at all levels, from Continual Professional Development short courses through to Research PHDs.
The choice of doing a postgraduate degree is not an easy decision for anyone to make, financial and time reasons are often cited as reasons against further study after an undergraduate degree. We find out why students choose to partake in postgraduate study and why academics recommend studying beyond undergraduate level.
Stephanie Nixon chose to study a Master’s in International Criminal Law and Security and began her course in September 2015. She believes that postgraduate study is essential for her future career and comments: “A postgraduate course enables students to look at something that they love in a lot of depth, and in that way, they can explore all the avenues to go into a career. It opens up more career options in the future as well. You have more of a step up from an undergraduate degree because it shows your commitment to that field.”
John Sinclair, Dean of the School of Science and Technology also believes that postgraduate qualifications can help future careers of students: “Master’s level study is a really important aspect of students’ employability. Master’s study is all about criticality, independence and communication, so an employer can be assured that if they are interviewing a candidate with a master’s qualification, that individual will be able to research in depth and report their findings with criticality.”
But taking the leap and entering postgraduate study when you have other responsibilities isn’t the easiest decision to make, Fatimo Mumini , a current International Relations master’s student said: “Being a mum of three young kids, it’s a challenge for me... but I think postgraduate studies give you the edge over other applicants when it comes to your career.”
If you are thinking about participating in postgraduate study and want to find out more about the courses we offer, head to
www.northampton.ac.uk/postgradcpd. You can also email
study@northampton.ac.uk or call 01604 735500, and our team will answer any questions you may have.
“Once you have completed an undergraduate degree, you have demonstrated that you are skilled up to a certain level, which is fantastic,
but there is always more to learn.
“So, if you can get an extra qualification under your belt in a very competitive jobs market, it can only further support your application. A brilliant place to further your skills would be to look at postgraduate qualifications.
“Gaining a qualification such as a Master’s degree enhances your employability because you learn more about the subject of your choice, more in depth knowledge which is really important. Above and beyond that, you will have the opportunity to do research, combined with placement opportunities, and that really enhances your employability beyond what you would get from an undergraduate degree.”
Professor Nick Petford, Vice Chancellor
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