Postgraduate resources and events

Take a look at the range of support Careers Network can offer you, when considering further study.

Below you will find information and resources to help you in your career journey,

Resources and support services

• Book a careers appointment with a Careers Adviser in your college to discuss you options.
• Self-enrol on our Considering Further Study canvas course for resources on postgraduate study: access presentations and read about student perspectives.
• Request a University of Birmingham Postgraduate prospectus (either for Masters courses or doctoral research).

Other useful links where you can find advice on further study (Masters and PhDs) include:

• Prospects Postgraduate study
• FindAMasters advice
• FindAPhD advice
• TARGETpostgrad advice

Search for postgraduate courses

There are a number of websites you could use to search for courses:

• University of Birmingham - search for courses at your university
• Prospects Postgraduate - you can search for thousands of UK courses and research opportunities in any area
• TARGETPostgrad - search for postgraduate courses and funding opportunities all in one place
• UCAS - sign up to emails on postgraduate study information
• Masters Compare - allows you to search, compare masters courses and save your choices
• FindAMasters - search for wide range of courses, funding and register for email updates
• FindAPhD - details of graduate research programmes from universities throughout the UK, Europe and further afield
• Masters Portal - search for Masters courses worldwide

Postgraduate events

Find out about courses, funding and requirements by attending a Postgraduate Open Day, and Careers Network workshops available throughout the year.

• University of Birmingham Postgraduate events - details of Café Masters and Café PhD; Postgraduate School and Subject events and Virtual Open Days
• Register for a Birmingham Postgraduate Open Day
• For careers workshops on postgraduate study, the application process and sourcing funding check Careers Network events page
• For details of UK universities events visit TargetPostgrad Open Days 
• Postgraduate Open days and events in the UK from Prospects open days and events