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Postgraduate Study

Welcome to our postgraduate resources section; below we've compiled all the information you'll need to successfully apply for and complete postgraduate study. To discuss your postgrad study options and chat with current and prospective postgrad students visit our Postgraduate forum.

What can you study and is it for you?
Making your application

With many TSR members currently studying for postgraduate courses there are loads of tips to share with other people thinking of applying. Get advice for writing your personal statement or reseach proposal and find out about how to choose the right postgraduate course.

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Personal Statement Library

View sample personal statements which have been used by real students to enter in to postgraduate study to find out what works to secure your place

Already a postgrad student? Then why not add your PS to the library?

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What current postgrad students say...

"I get a real sense of satisfaction I've written something good." — LLB Kevin

"I wanted to make sure I stood out from the crowd a little bit." — Angelil
"Choose your course carefully and really look at your funding options." — Arkbar
Add your own experiences for sciences, arts and social sciences

Postgraduate Student Life


The Student Room has partnered with PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk

Bringing together all the different types of funding opportunities open to potential postgraduates.
A-Z of Universities

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Funding Postgraduate Study

Money is one of the biggest issues someone considering postgraduate study needs to think about. Unlike undergrad degrees, there are no public funding like the student loans to help with the costs (the exception being PGCEs).

The sooner you start thinking about funding, the more chance you'll have something in place and be able to begin your course.

Have a look at the different funding options open to you.

If you're specifically applying to study arts or social science subjets, take a look at the postgraduate funding in the social sciences and Arts articles.

Got any questions?

Mature Students

Are you going to be entering in to postgrad study after a break from education? Use our mature students page to find resources to help you get back in to learning.

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