WHY CHOOSE POSTGRADUATE STUDY?

Learning at postgraduate level enables you to focus on an area of study to develop expert knowledge and skills.

You will receive excellent teaching, delivered by academics established in their field of study, with lecturers that have extensive specialist knowledge and are actively engaged in research and scholarly activity.

If you are a graduate of the University of Suffolk, you might be eligible for the Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme, which offers a fee discount for many of our postgraduate opportunities. To find out more visit uos.ac.uk/alumni

Throughout the course, you are learning and working with an expert by your side.

Sam Doubledee PGCE

Advance your career

There are many reasons to study at postgraduate level. You may wish to delve deeper into a subject area to increase your expertise, or you might be on a career path, such as teaching that requires a postgraduate qualification in order to enter the profession. It also conveys to potential employers a dedication and commitment to learning and mastery of a chosen subject area.

For professionals, postgraduate study can be a route to career progression. Gaining advanced skills and knowledge can open doors, leading to increased responsibility or creating new opportunities. In some sectors, such as academia or scientific research, career progression can depend on postgraduate qualifications.

Why choose postgraduate study?

Competitive edge

Studying for a postgraduate qualification enhances your employability, helping you to stand out in a highly competitive graduate employment market. You gain specialist, transferable skills and subject knowledge in areas including communication, critical thinking, data analysis, problem solving, project management and research — all skills valued by employers. You will gain an edge over other applicants when applying for jobs and the chance to explore new opportunities, such as moving your career in a different direction or having the confidence to apply for higher level managerial positions.

Vocational benefits

Many of our postgraduate programmes have a strong vocational focus, designed to be easily applied to your relevant work sector. MSc Strategic People Management, for example, enables you to apply for Corporate Membership of the CIPD as a registered HR practitioner and research undertaken as part of your studies can often be of benefit to both the student and employer.

Advancement in academia

Although many students choose postgraduate study for career advancement or as a method of specialisation, it can also lead to a career in academia or research. Postgraduate study provides the next step towards achieving a doctorate or a professorial title, where you become recognised in your field.

Broad strategic knowledge

It may be that you are planning for your future career. The strategic knowledge gained at postgraduate level across many programmes provides the basis for career progression and enables you to be at the forefront of your field. The Suffolk Executive MBA is one of the most sought-after qualifications, offers sophisticated business knowledge at a senior level of management and significantly advances leadership skills. Undertaking this qualification will bolster your confidence and demonstrate a determination to succeed. MSc International Business and Management provides the opportunity for those without managerial experience or background in business, to boost their necessary knowledge and skills and gain a competitive edge.