Continuing or returning to study can be an excellent next step in your career planning and development. For some careers, further study is a requirement, for example, clinical psychology or librarianship.

It’s a big decision which requires commitment in terms of time and money so you need to be highly motivated and clear about what you hope to gain from the additional qualification.

Find out more below about the different types of masters, PhD options and Teacher training.

• What is a Masters degree?
• Should I do a Masters?
• What is a PhD?

Search for a Masters or PhD

• Prospects
• FindAPhD.com
• Findamasters
• Mastersavenue
• Masteresportal.eu
• Jobs.ac.uk
• Funding Postgraduate study

Teacher training

If you’re thinking of applying for teacher training, you may find the following websites useful:

• Teach in Scotland
• Training to Teach In Scotland
• General Teaching Council for Scotland

Speak to a careers adviser

If you would like to discuss your further study options in more detail or would like feedback on your draft postgraduate/ PhD/ teacher training application, please a book a careers appointment.