Further Study
Each year, about a fifth of those graduating from the University of Sheffield go on to some form of postgraduate study. This figure includes those undertaking 'vocational' courses in areas such as teaching, law and nursing as well as those studying for a Master's degree or a PhD.
Options talks and DVDs
Make use of our talks and DVDs if you feel the option of further (postgraduate) study is worth exploring.
For the vast majority of postgraduate courses and research programmes there is no centralised application system; you simply apply direct to the institution concerned. In most cases, there will be no fixed closing date, but you need to check this with the institution. Generally speaking, it is advisable to apply nine to twelve months before the intended starting date, especially as this may improve your chances of obtaining funding.
| A good place to start is the Prospects database which lists course and research opportunities | |
| Listen to our online career talk outlining the options available for further study | |
| Offers a list of institutions and a database of courses | |
| Lists material held in the Careers Service and links to useful websites | |
| Look at the results of a particular department's research output | |
| Allows you to compare and review universities and subjects | |
| For these courses you will need to apply through a central clearing house and in most cases there will be a fixed closing date for applications | |
| Applications for courses are made through UCAS. You should also listen to our online careers talks Getting into medicine | Admissions tests for medicine |
How to get funding
The funding system for postgraduate study can be very complex and you shouldn't hesitate to seek guidance from the Careers Service if you need it.
| Student cash point | Designed to help students find the funding to cover the costs of going to college and university. It's a comprehensive source of information on student grants, loans, bursaries, scholarships and awards |
| Postgraduate funding guide | This provides a good general guide to the whole process |
| Research Councils UK | Links to several research Councils providing detailed information about awards |
| UoS research funding opportunities | This section of the university's website provides information about fees and scholarships available |
| Alternative guide to postgraduate funding | Suggests alternative ways to fund postgraduate study |
| Alumni Fund scholarships | Funded entirely by generous individual donations from alumni (former students) of the University, current and former staff, parents and friends. These scholarships are worth up to £3,000 each, and have been created to help bright students who might not otherwise be able to study here. |
| Career development loans | Find out about deferred repayment bank loans to help pay for vocational education and training. |
| Careers Service postgraduate funding bulletin | Funding opportunities that the Careers Service is aware of are listed here |
| UKCISA | International students can find information on funding providers |
Studying overseas
If you are interested in studying outside the UK, you will need to find out about courses and opportunities available, the procedure and timetable for applying, grants and scholarships available, language and visa requirements.
| Information resources - myInternational career | Search our website which holds material held in the Careers Service and country specific lists of websites |