{"id":272029,"date":"2026-03-06T12:30:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/?p=272029"},"modified":"2026-03-08T16:23:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T16:23:45","slug":"a-guide-to-postgraduate-taught-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/news\/2026\/03\/a-guide-to-postgraduate-taught-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Postgraduate Taught Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Considering a postgraduate taught course? We\u2019ll take you through the whole process, from the benefits of postgraduate study to being a student at Edge Hill. And if you want to know more about any aspect of the postgraduate journey, you\u2019ll find links to information and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re an Edge Hill undergraduate student thinking about postgraduate study you can read our dedicated guide: Thinking about progressing to postgraduate study?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why postgraduate study?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Postgraduate study gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a subject area you love. Or, if you\u2019ve decided on a career change, you could study a \u2019conversion\u2019 course where you can study a completely new subject. A Masters degree can help you stand out in the jobs market and with a postgraduate qualification you may be able to move into more senior or specialist roles. You\u2019re likely to be developing practical skills on your postgraduate course too. Where you will work with industry experts and apply the theory to real-world scenarios. And having a Masters degree is likely to increase your earning potential with graduates making more money and experiencing less unemployment than those with an undergraduate degree (Graduate labour market statistics, GOV.UK)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Read more about the benefits of postgraduate study<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

Choosing the right postgraduate course for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step to finding the best postgraduate study option for you is to think about what you\u2019re looking to achieve. Do you need a specific qualification for a new or more advanced job? Do you want to change career? Are you looking to gain more skills and experience to be a stronger competitor in the jobs market?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next step is to explore our postgraduate subject page<\/a><\/strong>. Here you can choose subjects of interest and discover the course options for each of those subjects. On course pages you\u2019ll find all the course details from what you\u2019ll study to entry requirements and future career choices. It\u2019s a good idea to explore all your options, so you could consider postgraduate teacher training<\/a><\/strong> and research<\/a><\/strong> too. If you\u2019re not sure which postgraduate route is the best for you, you can explore all your options by watching our ‘Exploring your postgraduate options’ video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you have questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can talk to current postgraduate students<\/a><\/strong> who will be happy to answer any questions you have about studying at Edge Hill. You also have the option to attend one of our postgraduate events. Our postgraduate events page<\/a><\/strong> will give you information about upcoming open evenings and other activities both online and in-person at the Edge Hill campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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