Further Study
Source: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/ Parent: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/
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Why further study?
There can be many positive reasons to pursue further study, including:
- to pursue your interest in a particular subject
- to improve your career prospects or change career direction
- as a requirement for a particular career - medicine, dentistry, law, teaching
- a desire to work in academia
- to develop a new skill or for personal enjoyment or satisfaction
If you are considering further study for any of the following reasons, you might need to consider your decision more thoroughly:
- feeling unready for a job - will you feel ready after further study?
- because your tutor/parents recommend it - you have to complete the course, not them
- to extend student life - life as a postgraduate is more demanding
If you are struggling to decide if further study is for you, you could book an appointment with a Careers Consultant.
In this section you will find information and advice on applying for and funding a masters or PhD. Our information includes specific advice on further study routes for medicine, dentistry and teaching.
[#### Master's degree
Specialise and deepen your knowledge in a specific field through a master's degree.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/masters)
[#### PhD
Applications for a PhD are different to other university courses. Find out how to apply and how to fund your PhD.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/phd)
[#### Applying for teacher training
Our guide to applying for teacher training includes advice on gaining experience, funding, applications and interviews.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/teacher-training)
[#### Applying to medical school
Find out about the process of applying to medical school. Including gaining work experience and writing your application, interviews, tests and financial support.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/medical)
[#### Applying to dental school
Find out about applying to dental school, including how to gain experience, the application process and financial support.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/dental)