Further study
Whether you are looking to continue your studies in the UK or abroad, the resources below can help you to decide on the type of study you want to undertake; find and apply for a course and/or investigate ways to fund your study.
- Make sure that you research your career plans in advance so that you make the right choices regarding postgraduate study, use the following information sheet to help you achieve this
- Attend a postgraduate study fair
- Explore how to fund your postgraduate study
- Find out what postgraduates do after their studies
- Discuss your plans and get advice on your application from a Careers & Employability Adviser during a drop-in session or a booked appointment
- Advice, case studies and UK course search for international students wishing to study in the UK
- Find out about research degree study and postgraduate courses at The University of Northampton
Further study web list
Below is a list of sites which we would suggest trying for your research. Inclusion of these links in no way constitutes an endorsement of their reliability
Undergraduate study and funding
| Website | Comments |
|---|---|
| British Council | Information for international students studying in the UK |
| Dance & Drama Awards | National scholarships for the most talented dance and drama students, subject to audition |
| Educational Grants Service | Offers guidance & advice on funding for those studying in post 16 education in the UK |
| General Social Care Council | Information on how to become a social worker, course providers & bursaries whilst training |
| Student Finance England | A guide to student finance application process, including how and when to apply |
| UCAS | Searchable database of higher education courses in the UK |
| UK Active Map of Universities & HE Institutions | Generates a map showing the location of all universities in the UK |
Postgraduate study and funding
| Website | Comments |
|---|---|
| Association of MBAs | Provides a guide to choosing an MBA |
| Educational grants service | Offers guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post 16 education in the UK |
| FindAMasters.com | A comprehensive database of postgraduate Masters courses |
| FindAPhD,com | A comprehensive database PhD opportunities |
| Grad mag | Online digital magazine highlighting postgraduate opportunities |
| GTTR | Searchable database of PGCE courses and SCITTs and an online application system |
| Guardian newspaper | Advertises research opportunities, studentships and courses |
| Hot courses | Provides a course search as well as funding advice |
| IELTS | Provides an overview of the international english language testing |
| Jobs.ac.uk | Advertises Masters and PhD opportunities |
| Knowledge Exchange Partnerships (KTPs) | Advertises vacancies but provides the opportunity for postgraduate study |
| learndirect | learndirect operates a network of more than 750 online learning centres in England and Wales. These provide flexible learning for adults wanting to improve existing skills or to learn new ones. |
| Open University | Details of courses offered by the OU via distance learning |
| Postgrad.com | Details about postgraduate courses and funding in the UK |
| Postgraduate courses and careers | Provides information on postgraduate courses and careers |
| Professional and career development loans | Full details on the bank loan scheme |
| Prospects | Has a dedicated section on further study including searchable database and funding information |
| Quality Assurance Agency | Provides details of quality assessments for departments in higher education institutions- useful for judging quality of courses. |
| Research Councils UK | Includes links to all major research councils with details of their funding provision |
| Target Courses.co.uk | Provides information and advice on postgraduate courses, funding, careers fairs and open days |
| The Leverhulme Trust | Grants for a variety of research activities including projects in the visual and performing arts |
| The National Postgraduate Committee | Representative body for postgraduates in the UK also includes advice on postgraduate study |
| The Royal Society | The Royal Society provides a range of grant schemes to support the UK scientific community and foster collaboration between UK based and overseas scientists. Please note that we are unable to provide funding for Masters or PhD students. |
| Turn2us | Website that offers advice in money related matters and also helps search for grants |
| UK active maps of Universities and HE Institutions | Generates a map showing the location of all universities in the UK |
| UKCISA | The site has invaluable information about visas for international students who wish to continue their studies in the UK |
| UKPASS | An online service for all those wanting to apply for postgraduate study in the UK |
| Vitae | A national organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes |
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