Graduate Jobs Newsroom

Oxford University sees postgraduate applications rise

More students are hoping to avoid the competitive graduate job market by taking on further study at the prestigious Oxford University, according to reports.

The institution's student newspaper, the Cherwell, revealed that figures from its Graduate Admissions Office show that 17,000 degree-holders want to take a postgraduate course there. read more...

Students taking advantage of free postgraduate schemes

With the economic climate forcing graduate job hunters to consider their options, many universities are now providing incentives for them to take up further study. read more...

Youngsters choosing postgraduate study over jobs

New research has revealed that the economic climate is forcing many people to snub the graduate jobs market in favour of further study. read more...

Stirling University offers postgraduate incentive

A university in Scotland is encouraging its bachelor's degree students to postpone beginning their career by offering bursaries for postgraduate study.

Stirling University pumped £30,000 of funding into the initiative, allowing 18 students to return to the higher education institution to work towards a postgraduate degree. read more...

Larger salaries for Irish postgraduates, research reveals

Students in Ireland who undertake postgraduate degrees will gain higher annual wages when they start their careers , according to a new report.

The country's Higher Education Authority (HEA) revealed that read more...

Social care training scheme offers postgraduate study

A graduate training scheme has been set up by the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Social Care in order to help graduate job hunters gain the skills necessary to become a manager in the industry. read more...

Career developments loans 'can help postgraduate study'

Those looking to boost their chances of getting a graduate job through taking on further studying can be helped by career development loans, the government has said. read more...

Job market requires postgraduate degrees

Graduate job hunters who want to stick out from the crowd when it comes to sending their CV out may impress employers if they have gone on to postgraduate education, one expert has said.

University of Glamorgan deputy vice-chancellor Julie Lydon wrote for WalesOnline.co. read more...

Postgraduate degree 'makes a difference' for creative jobs

An expert has claimed that when it comes to graduate jobs in the creative industry, continuing higher education after a bachelor's degree could increase a candidate's employability. read more...

Postgraduate courses to improve job prospects?

One expert has claimed that those looking for graduate jobs at the moment could consider further study to improve their chances of employment. read more...