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Tue, 10/09/2019 - 18:49
If you have exhausted other avenues of funding and do not wish to take out another loan to fund your studies, there are quite a few charities, foundations and trusts that award partial funding for...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 18:35
There are several types of loan you can apply for to fund your postgraduate studies.
1. Professional and career development loans
A Professional and Career Development Loan is a deferred repayment...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 18:09
If your applications for funding from all available sources are unsuccessful and you are not keen on the idea of taking out a loan, you can always work a part-time job during your course.
A majority...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 18:05
Most UK higher education institutions run their own scholarship and award schemes, although these vary greatly from institution to institution. The most common are graduate teaching and research...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 17:51
One of the most important sources of funding for your postgraduate study to investigate are the Research Councils.
There are seven grant-awarding Research Councils in the UK:
Arts and Humanities...
Wed, 04/09/2019 - 11:43
Do not underestimate the power your academic references hold – they are one of the most important parts of the entire application, and can prove to be key in making your PhD application successful....
Wed, 04/09/2019 - 10:56
Choosing the right PhD supervisor can make a huge difference to how successful you are in your project - your research can become a frustrating and lonely process if you do not have a good...
Tue, 03/09/2019 - 18:19
It’s true. Writing a great MBA personal statement really is the gateway to your future.
Get it right and you should secure an MBA interview, gain a place on your MBA course and improve your career...
Tue, 13/08/2019 - 22:02
What is a BTEC?
BTEC stands for 'Business and Technology Education Council', which used to run the award, first introduced in 1984.
BTECs are awarded by EdExcel and are taken in...
Mon, 12/08/2019 - 11:01
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is globally renowned and highly regarded as an awesome qualification. In fact, it’s probably recognised more widely in mainland Europe than it is in the UK.
...
Mon, 12/08/2019 - 09:52
If you have a specific career path in mind and want to receive practical training for it, then a HNC or HND could be the qualification for you.
What are Higher National Diplomas and Certificates?...
Tue, 06/08/2019 - 19:20
Here are the most basic cooking techniques to help you survive your first culinary year as a university student.
#1 Baking
This involves applying a dry convection heat to your food in an enclosed...
Tue, 06/08/2019 - 14:58
To avoid making yourself ill through breeding bugs and accumulated germs in your kitchen, you need to be aware of routinely cleaning it to ensure it stays a hygienic environment for you and your...
Mon, 05/08/2019 - 17:32
Our range of student guides to accommodation and housing offer advice on a number of issues, including tips on moving, dealing with difficult housemates, and how to make your student digs look fab....
Wed, 31/07/2019 - 11:25
Getting away from home and having the freedom to do whatever you want, when you want to, may be an exciting thought, but you will need to think about how you are going to afford living your life as a...
Thu, 25/07/2019 - 11:18
Our co-founder, Tom, shares his thought processes with us on writing his UCAS personal statement applying for Economics back in 2002.
Here, I share each part of my final personal statement and the...
Mon, 15/05/2017 - 12:56
Topic #7: Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
I have heard many of my fellow...
Mon, 15/05/2017 - 12:46
Topic #4: Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no...
Mon, 15/05/2017 - 12:31
Topic #2: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you...
Tue, 02/05/2017 - 15:41
Topic #5: Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
I love the game of football and in sixth grade I...