Advice

Once you have your undergraduate degree in hand, stored away the graduation photos and your blood caffeine levels are safely below 90 per cent, you might wonder whether or not to stay in academia and pursue postgraduate study. 

Those who do will be joining an illustrious list of postgraduates that includes Kermit the Frog (honorary doctorate in amphibious letters), Queen guitarist Brian May, and Dexter Holland from The Offspring, who both dropped out of PhD courses to become rock stars before finishing their studies decades later.

The typical Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery degree takes five years to complete, three of these years are focussed specifically on practical work. A medical degree, post-graduate study and specialist training means it could take up to 16 years before you achieve your dream medical job.

Although medicine is one of the most difficult degrees you can commit to, a career in medicine brings many opportunities and experiences. Medicine is a future-proof profession – despite budget cuts, there will never be a time when doctors are not in high demand.

Executive MBA (EMBA) enrolment is growing. The Executive MBA Council’s 2019 Membership Programme Survey found that there has been a 31.6 per cent increase in people applying for EMBA programmes since 2015, the highest yet.

Additionally, the number of female students enrolled has reached its highest percentage (31.2 per cent), showing progress in female representation.

Starting at university as a first-year is always a bit daunting but ultimately very rewarding if you manage your time, social life, and money well; here are a few things I wish I knew before starting my first year of college.

Studying at a US college is the dream for many people, but for international students looking to apply from overseas there can be a number of differences between the American system and how things work at home.

And that’s aside from the competition. With it being one of the most popular destinations for education in the world, how can you ensure you stand the best chance at being accepted in the US?

University can sometimes feel quite overwhelming and like there is far too much to do.

But if you follow these simple tips, you will be able to find an easy balance between completing all your work, enjoying time with friends and doing the things you love.

It seems that being sustainable is just one more thing that students have to remember to do alongside reading and coursework, getting work experience, socialising and staying healthy.

But it might not be as tricky or time-consuming as you think.

I’ve spoken to a variety of experts at Loughborough University and have collated their top tips for being more sustainable in daily life.

Studying abroad is one of the biggest things you can do as a student. But even though it can be a hugely positive experience, surviving your first year abroad isn’t the easiest thing to do. There may be language barriers, money issues, and differences in teaching styles that might make it harder to settle in. To help you through this difficult period, I have prepared a list of nine tips for surviving your year abroad.

1. Don’t miss a chance to make new friends

The start of the new university term is finally here. Whether you are heading to university for the first time or are a returner, here are a series of articles to help you get the most out of every aspect of university life.

Doing a PhD is the peak of one’s formal academic training. However, there are a number of career paths that you can follow before getting a PhD and it is not vital to have one to have a successful career.