printed on: 18 May 2012

Books

The Apprenticeship Guide 2009
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0954713559/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Evan Jeffries
Publication Info: Barker Brooks Media Ltd (2008), Paperback, 302 pages
Date Published: 2008

Progression to Media and Performing Arts 2009 Entry (Progression 2009)
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1843610957/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: UCAS
Publication Info: University & College Admissions Service (UCAS) (2008), Paperback, 500 pages
Date Published: 2008

Top Universities Guide
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0955815703/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Nunzio Quacquarelli
Publication Info: QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) (2008), Edition: 2nd, Paperback, 519 pages
Date Published: 2008

Adult Learning Yearbook
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1862012571/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author:
Publication Info: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (2007), Paperback
Date Published: 2007

Your PhD Companion
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1845281454/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Stephen Marshall
Publication Info: How To Books Ltd (2004), Paperback, 160 pages
Date Published: 2004

The Postgraduate Research Handbook: Succeed with Your MA, MPhil, EdD and PhD (Palgrave Study Guides)
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0333747771/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Gina Wisker
Publication Info: Palgrave Macmillan (2001), Paperback, 352 pages
Date Published: 2001

The Research Student's Guide to Success
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0335221173/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Pat Cryer
Publication Info: Open University Press (2000), Paperback, 256 pages
Date Published: 2000

Prospects Postgraduate Directory 2008/9 Vol 3 Business and Social Sciences
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1840161426/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Sara Newman
Publication Info: Graduate Prospects Ltd (2008), Paperback
Date Published: 2008

Kaplan GMAT 2006, Premier Program (Kaplan Gmat (Book & CD-Rom))
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0743265424/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Kaplan
Publication Info: Kaplan Education (2005), Edition: Pap/Cdr, Paperback
Date Published: 2005

Times Good University Guide 2010
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0007313489/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: John O Leary
Publication Info: HarperCollins UK (2009), Edition: New edition, Paperback, 544 pages
Date Published: 2009

How to Get a PhD: A Handbook for Students and Their Supervisors
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/033520550X/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Estelle Phillips
Publication Info: Open University Press (2000), Paperback, 235 pages
Date Published: 2000

Educational Grants Directory 2004/05
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/190399151X/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Emma Jepson
Publication Info: Directory of Social Change (2004), Edition: 8New Ed, Paperback, 320 pages
Date Published: 2004

The Essential Guide to Postgraduate Study (Sage Study Skills Series)
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1412900638/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: David Wilkinson
Publication Info: Sage Publications Ltd (2005), Paperback, 336 pages
Date Published: 2005

Study Skills: A Student Survival Guide
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0470094850/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author: Kathryn Allen
Publication Info: John Wiley and Sons Ltd (2005), Paperback, 140 pages
Date Published: 2005

Adult Learning Yearbook
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1862012571/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author:
Publication Info: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (2005), Paperback, 384 pages
Date Published: 2005

Directory of Teacher Training Courses (Directory)
Website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0856609676/ref=nosim?tag=caretagg-21
Author:
Publication Info: Trotman (2006), Paperback
Date Published: 2006

PDFs

Postgraduate Study
Website: http://www.careerstagged.co.uk//files/pdf/Postg_CEP_PostgraduateStudy.pdf
Is postgraduate study the right option for you? A leaflet from The Careers Group, University of London.
Further study
Website: http://www.careerstagged.co.uk//files/pdf/Furth_Further Study.pdf
Careers advice and information from The Careers Group on further study and finding the right course for you.

Podcasts

Doing a Research Degree (12/1/09)
Website: http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/podcasts/researchdegrees.mp3

Wondering if you should do a research degree? Careers adviser Terry Jones answers common questions about research degrees, including applications, approaching potential supervisors, finding the right topic and deciding on a project, supervisor and university.


MBAs – comprehensive overview (May 09)
Website: http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/podcasts/mbas.mp3

Hilary Moor, MBA career adviser at Royal Holloway, University of London, gives a comprehensive overview of MBAs. In this podcast she discusses why people do MBAs, what benefits it gives you (and what it does not!), how much business experience you should have before you apply, what the course is like, costs and funding, choosing a course, and more.


Website

Unistats
Website: http://www.unistats.com/
Quick search engine for universities and couses where you can compare average ucas points achieved, career porspects and student satisfaction between colleges.
Training Pages
Website: http://www.trainingpages.com/
Independent directory of training courses on the web.
The Centre for International Industrial Property Studies (CEIPI)
Website: http://www.ceipi.edu
Offers further training for trainee patent attorneys and relevant master's courses.
Accredited MBA
Website: http://www.accreditedmba.net/
Resource for students who are considering attending an accredited MBA program (US only).
Postgraduate study and Training on Twitter
Website: http://twitter.com/careersgrouppg
Follow us for news, advice and application tips about Postgraduate study and training.
Postgraduate Study and Training on Facebook
Website: http://www.facebook.com/postgraduate
The Careers Group, University of London Facebook page is updated regularly with news, advice, funding info, and podcasts. For anyone thinking about or already doing postgraduate study.
Realuni
Website: http://www.realuni.com/
Help with finding the right university. Includes student case studies.
National Postgraduate Committee
Website: http://www.npc.org.uk/
A charity advancing postgraduate education in the UK. Facts about postgraduates, international students and courses.
All About Grad Schools
Website: http://www.allaboutgradschool.com
List of American graduate schools by subject area.
Journalism Diversity Fund
Website: http://www.journalismdiversityfund.com/
Bursaries are on offer to support NCTJ-accredited training of journalists from ethnically and socially diverse backgrounds.
UK GRAD Programme
Website: http://www.grad.ac.uk
The role of the UK GRAD Programme is to support the academic sector to embed personal and professional skills development into research degree programmes. "Just for Postgrads" section contains some useful tips on managing a PhD effectively and making the transition from PhD studies to careers.
Find A Masters
Website: http://www.findamasters.com/
A searchable database of taught and research Master's programmes in the UK. Also a useful guide on taking a Master's and a dicussion forum.
TARGETcourses
Website: http://targetcourses.co.uk
Website that compares postgraduate courses in the UK for graduates considering further study. It has been compiled with UCAS and also has institution profiles with information on research and funding.
Stonewall University Guide
Website: http://www.gaybydegree.org.uk
Stonewall’s University Guide is for all lesbian, gay and bisexual students and all those in-between. It will help you make sure that you choose a university that will welcome you and support you in being yourself.
unofficial-guides.com
Website: http://www.unofficial-guides.com/
Information on higher education compiled and presented by students. Includes alternative guides to institutions with information on for instance accomodation and social life. Also a discussion forum on each university.
University of Essex Careers Advisory Service
Website: http://www2.essex.ac.uk/careers/pg_study/personal_statements_explained.shtm
Information and advice on further study, choosing a career, finding a job, cv's and applications and more.
Prospects
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/

General graduate careers information and advice site. Includes profiles of jobs types, vacancy listings, further study information, and more.


World Education Services
Website: http://www.wes.org/
US based site with comprehensive links covering all aspects of education both in the US and internationally. The links are arranged into a general section for the region and then separate sections for each country in regional groups. For some information you need to register to access the pages.
DirectGov: Study Overseas
Website: http://www.directgov.uk
DirectGov have a simple but basic guide for those considering study at an overseas institution. Go to www.direct.gov.uk, click on “Britons Living Abroad”, “Education and Jobs Abroad”, and finally “Studying at an Overseas Institution”.
University of Kent Careers
Website: http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/PersonalStatement.htm
Writing a Personal Statement for Postgraduate Study Applications.
MBAinfo.com
Website: http://www.mbainfo.com/
Comprehensive directory of MBA programmes world wide. Also has advice on choosing programmes and summaries of rankings.
UTP: The Universities Transport Partnership
Website: http://www.utp.org.uk/
The Universities' Transport Partnership, UTP, is a group of eight UK universities providing Masters level education in transport, in the form of full Masters courses as well as short, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), courses. Site has a brief section on transport as a career and a number of case studies of graduates from participating institutions
londoncolleges.com
Website: http://www.londoncolleges.com/
The official website of the Association of Colleges - London, a web guide to Further and Adult Education Colleges and information on 1000s of courses in the London region. N.B. Not really for Postgraduate focus.
Hobsons Postgrad
Website: http://www.postgrad.hobsons.com/
Search for postgrad courses in the UK and find information on sources of funding.
Judge Business School
Website: http://www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk/courses/mst/community/
The Master of Studies in Social Enterprise and Community Development is a two-year, part-time degree at Cambridge University.
EuroEducation.net
Website: http://www.euroeducation.net/
Details of undergraduate and post-graduate and professional programmes offered by over 900 academic establishments Europe. A Guide to Graduate Courses in Arts, Business, Economics, Engineering, Humanities, Management, MBA, Science. Includes information about the education system in each country and recognition of foreign qualifications
gradintel.com
Website: https://gradintel.com/redirect.php?source=CGLCT
The gradintel.com service helps students and graduates find the ‘right job’, matching student profiles to opportunities from leading graduate employers. This service is available at no cost to all students and graduates; all years, all degree subjects
Your Masters... What Next?
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/yourmasters
Information guide for Masters students by Graduate Prospects. Helps identify skills gained during a Masters degree and provides practical tips on marketing your Masters qualification when considering next steps including further study, professional training, finding work, self employment or taking time out for travel or undertaking volunteer work.
Funding my further study
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/fundstudy
Information from Graduate Prospects on funding further study. Covers latest funding opportunities, research councils, scholarships and bursaries, charities, employer-funded schemes and part time work. Also includes information on disability-related funding.
Your Degree... What Next?
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/links/yourdegree
Information guide for undergraduates by Graduate Prospects. Helps identify skills gained during a degree course and provides practical tips when considering next steps including further study, professional training, finding work, self employment or taking time out for travel or undertaking volunteer work.
Sotheby's Institute of Art
Website: http://www.sothebysinstitute.com/
Offers advanced courses in different art disciplines, including MA's, summer programmes and short courses in London, New York and Singapore.
Postgraduate study and research
Website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Postgrad_study_main_menu/p!eFpclp
Information on postgraduate study in the UK. Includes departmental profiles, institutional profiles, info for international students, advice on choosing a postgrad programme and information on studying abroad.