Choosing to pursue further study is a decision that can greatly shape your future. It requires careful consideration, as it involves a substantial investment of both finances and energy. Whether you're aiming to gain advanced knowledge, improve your career prospects, or explore new academic interests, it's crucial to be clear about your goals.
If further study is something you're considering, join us at our Michaelmas term events, designed to provide you with a deeper understanding of postgraduate education.
15.10.24, 12:00-13:00 Online
In this session we will look at the practicalities of exploring international postgraduate study. We will cover the essentials; the types of grad schools across the globe, methods for exploration, funding and applications.
17.10.24, 14:00-15:00 Online
In this session we’ll focus on how to write an effective applications for admission to masters and PhD courses at universities in the USA. We’ll look at the set of application documents commonly required and focus in particular on crafting the admissions essay or personal statement. We'll cover strategies to generate ideas, develop structures and craft openings with plenty of examples. Learn about what to include, what to avoid, and what the academics who read the essays are looking for.
24.10.24, 12:00-13:00 Online
Are you considering doing a PhD? Whether to purely deepen your interest in a subject, to pursue an academic career, or gain skills and experience before entering employment, there are many reasons you may want to earn a doctorate degree. This session will focus on helping you explore your motivations for doing a PhD, and assist you in deciding whether it is the right next step for you. We will briefly explore how to select degree programmes and institutions and provide an overview of application processes and identifying funding options.
31.10.24, 13:00-14:00 Online
Are you applying for Masters courses and want to make your application the best it can be? This session will help you make your applications shine! In this session we'll focus on how to put together effective personal statements for Masters applications. We'll also look briefly at academic CVs, writing research proposals and other aspects of the application process. Though we'll focus primarily on UK applications, much of the material will also be relevant to applications to universities outside the UK.
06.11.24, 12:00-13:00 Online
In this session we'll focus on how to put together an effective personal statement for PhD applications. We'll also look briefly at academic CVs, other aspects of the application process. Though we'll focus primarily on UK applications, much of the material will also be relevant to applications to universities outside the UK.
For more careers and employability events at Oxford, browse the Careers Service's Michaelmas term planner.
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Keep in mind...
Oxford is just one option within a diverse range of global opportunities for further study. What is most important is finding the right degree that matches your goals. Read our Further Study webpages to support exploration of your motivations, researching degree options, and preparing your applications, and book in a one-to-one advice appointment with a careers adviser to explore your thinking further.
