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Back in January I embarked on a two-day teaching course offered by the graduate school at my university. It took a semester to get...

In this blog, I’ll be breaking down first-class results to say why they’re important, why they’re not, and how you can get them.

When considering postgraduate study, it’s important to think about the costs involved. I’ve written several posts about my history MA...

This semester I’ve written a trilogy of blogs concerning motivation, this being the last! By the time I publish this...

University offers for UCAS applicants have been rolling in, so now it’s time to choose your top two. If you only applied to a couple...

It’s spring semester, which means that for many people, dissertation deadlines have appeared on the horizon...

Before planning a visit to a campus, it’s worthwhile seeing if a university fits your basic checklist and ticks enough boxes to be worth...

Although I’d never recommend missing any of your contact hours, illness or extenuating circumstances often get in the way of our learning...

This time of year can be tough in terms of finding some motivation, especially after the excitement of Christmas, so I thought I’d compile..

While not being strictly about study, widening participation is now intrinsically fed through mainstream education, and continues on at...

You may have submitted some coursework and figured out the campus, so now it’s time to think about getting a bit more involved...

If you’ve added in your references and proof-read for grammar mistakes, you may feel ready to submit, but here are a few extra things...

If you’re considering making the jump from a BA to an MA, there are applications to fill out, so here’s a quick guide...

I thought I’d outline some of the main things to consider when choosing and working with a dissertation supervisor...

In this blog, I’ll share some things that help me to have a productive study day, written while I’m sat in the library...

thought I’d share some things I’d wish I’d known before throwing myself in the deep end...

I was overwhelmed with the choice during my first year, so I’ve created a guide on how to pick, taking into account your interests...

I thought I’d discuss what to expect of group projects at university, as well as some hints and tips regarding how to get the most out...

Assessments at university are varied, but are generally a mixture of exams and coursework. Essays aren’t the only forms of coursework...

Editing can be a chore, and I've spent many dull hours in the library trawling through my work. Thankfully, after four years...