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Hi everyone, it’s Matt again :) It's time for your second installment of our series on postgraduate courses. I gave you the detailed and (hopefully) interesting intro last time, so let’s jump straight in…. I sat down (metaphorically speaking, in the current climate) with Paul, who went to Plymouth Uni, to discuss his MSc including all my standard questions: Value for money, positives and negatives, mental health and whether or not he would recommend postgraduate study. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels “When I studied for my MSc I was given a scholarship, but I wouldn’t have done it otherwise as I do not believe it would have been value for money. At the time, there was no postgraduate loan available, so I wouldn’t have been willing to pay for it myself.” Were there any longer-term benefits to Paul’s career? “At this moment in time, it has not benefitted my career in any way, maybe in the longer term but definitely not right now. I have found that you need work experience...

Hi everyone, it’s Matt here. This article will be the first part of a new series from Stridi, focusing on postgraduate courses – reasons to do them, what you might gain, and what support is available for your mental health.  I’m going to bring you some insight from a few past students, as well as some university staff members. This is all to provide you with a bit of help and guidance, so that you can make an informed decision when the time comes. We are living in strange and unique times. If you graduated over the summer, you’ve likely just finished a very difficult period of time, stuck indoors in the hot weather, finishing off essays and dissertations. If that is you – congratulations, it’s an absolutely phenomenal achievement to come out of such an uncertain period with a shiny degree. Hiring managers will be sure to look upon the graduates of 2020 with a lot of respect.   Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels You may have already decided on your immediate future. Wh...