Postgraduate students

We're here to offer career guidance, application advice and assistance when applying for work opportunities
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Welcome to your Careers Service! As a postgraduate student you have access to all of the support and services that we offer.
We can provide advice and guidance on:
  • applying for a masters degree as a next step when you don’t know what to do after your undergraduate studies
  • additional study as a stepping stone to satisfy your curiosity in a particular subject
  • knowing clearly what you want to do
  • undertaking postgraduate study at specific levels because your preferred profession requires it (for example Clinical Psychologists, amongst others)
  • being a career changer and/or mature student
  • being someone who wants to do a PhD
  • and a number of other circumstances we've probably missed here.
We know that you may have additional questions relating to your future plans whilst at university and beyond graduation. The great news is that we’re available to you free of charge throughout your studies and beyond graduation. Contact us via email or our virtual hub.
If you’re an undergraduate student who is interested in postgraduate study, check out our specific webpage about continuing to postgraduate study and other information on our Careers homepage.

Manage your career

From the moment you start your degree, to three years after graduation, you’ll benefit from some great ways to manage your career progress online.
will help you to manage your career appointments, find job vacancies, internships and part-time work, and provide access to workshops and activities to help broaden your skills.

We can help you with:

Postgraduates are valued by employers

Did you know that many graduate schemes welcome applications from PG students? Even if a scheme is marketed at UG students or only states UG qualifications within its entry requirements, employers are still interested in you and what you have to offer! Graduate recruitment is invaluable to employers as a way to bring new talent into the business and shape it to reach its potential.
Talk to us to find out more about where you can find opportunities and how you can demonstrate desirable attributes such as curiosity, problem solving and collaboration.
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Career advice for students

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Explore: I’m looking for ideas
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Plan: I have some ideas but how do I get there?
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Compete: I need help applying for opportunities

Bounce

If you are a woman, or if you identify as a woman, currently studying at the University, this free two day personal and professional development programme may be for you. Build your:
  • confidence in recognising your skills and strengths
  • personal power (you have more than you think!)
  • assertiveness and impact when speaking
  • sense of mindfulness and wellbeing
  • ability to make personal and professional connections.
The programme is interactive and each day we will be joined by guest speakers who will share their own experiences and invite you to ask them questions.
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Useful external links

Useful information and services

Find out about working in different countries with profiles and advice written by people in those countries; access and apply for live jobs and attend online training webinars. Sign in using your university login to gain information on working abroad.
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The Cube
Tailored advice, funding and support relating to freelancing, self-employment, business or social enterprise. International students please check the conditions of your visa to ensure you are permitted to undertake self-employed work or business activity.
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The Doctoral College
A centre of expertise in postgraduate research, supporting excellence and employability across the researcher journey by facilitating and providing first class training and supervision, cohort development, networking opportunities and mentoring.
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Researcher Development Programme
Offering a wide range of courses to help you develop and broaden your research and transferable skills as well as opportunities to connect with colleagues, this programme is designed to support your research and your career choices.
International students
International students careers page
If you’re also an international student studying with us, check out our dedicated webpage to find out more about how we can support you as an international student and useful links.
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Moving to the UK to study
Information about preparing to travel to the UK, applying for a visa, working during and after your studies, and more.
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Library
Find out more about our library and access thousands of ebooks.
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Library Research Support Services
Find out more about the support available to research students to develop information skills.
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Student services
Find out more about the services and support available to you as a University of Plymouth student, from our library to accommodation, managing your money to counselling and more.
Find out about volunteering opportunities, societies you can get involved in and your SU Reps.
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University of Plymouth Alumni
Find out about our alumni community and how you can get involved.

Graduate Outcomes

The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the biggest annual social survey in the UK. The survey is important because your opinions will help current and future students gain an insight into career destinations and development and the University to shape our programmes for students who are following in your footsteps. The survey also contacts postgraduates:
  • 15 months after graduation
  • by email or phone
  • to learn about your activities and views.
Please keep your details up to date and respond if HESA contacts you to complete the survey.
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