Further Study

Further study is a great way to build on your existing academic experiences, either with an MSc or a PhD. These resources will help you get started!

If you've decided to further your education, you'll need to think about what qualification to apply for and how to fund your studies.

We've broken the whole process down into three easy steps: finding your course, applying for a place and securing funding.

Find your course

FindAMasters

FindAMasters

This worldwide directory of Master's degrees and postgraduate qualifications outlines the wealth of options available to you.

FindaPhD

FindaPhD

Explore the world’s largest database of PhD opportunities, as well as advice and funding resources.

TARGETpostgrad

TARGETpostgrad

This is a particularly good website for finding postgraduate taught courses.

Jobs.ac.uk

Jobs.ac.uk

A great website for finding PhD studentships.

Apply for your place

Prospects

Prospects

Find useful advice on how to apply for courses by type of qualification, as well as tips for writing your personal statement, getting references and preparing for interviews.

UCAS Postgraduate

UCAS Postgraduate

Helpful resources and advice on everything from finding student accommodation to securing student finance, with specialist support for international students exploring further study options.

Secure funding for your studies

Aston Alumni Scholarship Offer

Did you know that as an Aston University graduate, you can receive a guaranteed 20% scholarship on a range of postgraduate courses here at Aston University?

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Government Postgraduate Loans

Government Postgraduate Loans

You can fund postgraduate study through loans, studentships, bursaries and grants. Explore your options here.

TARGETjobs

TARGETjobs

TARGETjobs has a great guide to navigating the maze of potential funding sources for your postgraduate studies.

Find out more about further study

If you've done your research and are still unsure about progressing your interest in further study, book an appointment with a Careers Consultant on Aston Futures.