BLOG 4 - Postgraduate Studies
Hello class again, this our fourth entry! This time, you need to write about 'postgraduate studies' a very interesting topic for you, I believe. Maybe you have not considered such option yet; nonetheless, this is a good time explore some further programmes of studies that might call up your interest.
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Pursuing a postgraduate programme.
Postgraduate studies are an opportunity to study more in depth and enhance your career. First, however, there are some important issues to consider when choosing an appropriate course and finally deciding when to enrol. Therefore, what to consider first? Why doing further studies?
Before you decide to do postgraduate study, consider your motives and decide what it is you want to achieve. People do further study for many reasons including an interest in the subject, to gain a career advantage, or because it is necessary for entry or advancement in a particular occupation.
Will you enjoy it? Investigate all your options to find the right one for you. Look at the prospectus, try to visit the institution and talk to the tutors to see if the subject matter, teaching styles and research methods will suit you. If you're considering a research post such as a PhD, talk to current doctoral students about their experiences, and make sure you get on with your proposed supervisor before you agree to the post.
Will it improve your career prospects? Further study can demonstrate enhanced technical and transferable skills and a commitment to your subject, for some careers it may even be a requisite. However, don't assume that a higher qualification will automatically help you get into your chosen career; some graduate employers look more favourably on experience than additional qualifications. Postgraduate qualifications may increase long-term earnings, but they do not usually merit higher starting salaries. It wise to reflect on the following: is it necessary to get into a postgraduate for your chosen (future) occupation?
Another interesting query you need to reflect on is when should I study? Straight after your degree? Maybe…You need a course that requires up-to-date knowledge and skills. There is a clear advantage to signing up immediately after your undergraduate degree. This might ensure you don’t get out of the habit of studying. An immediate postgraduate study could help you in your career by giving you a unique selling point in your job applications, refocusing your skills or providing you with a professional qualification. On a personal note, it will probably involve less turmoil at this stage if you just carry on with your studies rather than uprooting yourself mid-career.
Hello teacher, i think this topic is very interesting, since as students it important have this information because that could help us in he future. Best regards.
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ReplyDeleteWow! In my case, I don't know if i want the postgraude studies, in my carrer for now i like the area social psychology and i dont know in four years more i like the area, but i know, that i like the postgraude studies in the future and this topic its important, so interesting blog :)
ReplyDeletePostgrade studies could be a perfect instance for improve the contents learned before in the career, also is a very good instance for preparing for be a better professional on the job. This information is so useful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing us this important information. I really appreciate it, because it wil be really helpfull in the future when we have to decide what will we do after we finish our carreers.
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ReplyDeleteHi Teacher! I also think that information is so important. I would like do the postgraduate studies if I feel that I need it at that moment. However I thinks that always I will be reading and take courses for have more skills and knowledge and I be an eternal apprentice.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very informative! I would like to pursue graduate studies, because I consider them important to specialize in a particular area of my career and to grow professionally.
ReplyDeleteI consider its intresting postgraduate studies, but I don´t think I will maked after a finish my career, maybe years after, nonetheless its not in my plans currently. But there is still a long time to make decision.
ReplyDeletehi teacher! Actually, I didn't think about any postgraduate programme after ending my currently study, Im pretty sure that in my career is needed to gave therapy to pacients, so if I decided to study something after my actual career it would be that, thanks for the reminder with your post haha.
ReplyDeleteThis topic is very important and interesting because since as students we must know what are the postgraduate courses in order to train professionally and it would be helpful to find a job.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for his tips. These are things that I have taken into account when reflecting on what postgraduate I want to do. I am in the third year of my degree and I hope that by the fifth year I will be clear about my decision.
Hello teacher! before I read this blog I only thougth in a few times about the possibility of realice postgrade studys but know I realize how real important are they, so I will investigate this subject in depth, thanks for the information!
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