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2 Club Postgrad Event Welcome and event overview What is ClubPostgrad? Overview of postgraduate study Support for postgraduate study at Nottingham Postgraduate Students’ Association Breakout sessions Questions?

Club Postgrad3 What is ClubPostgrad Explain what postgraduate study is and where it can take you Breakdown the jargon UG-PG Alumni, staff across the University, PGSA, current students Raise aspirations Provide practical help and support Breakout sessions

Club Postgrad4 What is postgraduate (PG) study? “Postgraduate education involves learning and studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree generally is required.” Wikipedia Postgraduate taught (PGT) Postgraduate research (PGR)

Club Postgrad5 Examples of postgraduate qualifications Postgraduate taught Masters degrees: -MA (Master of Arts) -MSc (Master of Science) -MBA (Master of Business Administration) -LLM (Master of Laws) -MArch (Master of Architecture)

Club Postgrad6 Examples of postgraduate qualifications Postgraduate taught PGDip (Postgraduate Diploma) PGCert (Postgraduate Certificate)

Club Postgrad7 Characteristics of postgraduate qualifications Postgraduate taught Responsive to market needs/demand Emphasis on employability Vocational training or preparation for research Duration – generally one year Intensive taught programmes A range of learning modes Includes a dissertation or project

Club Postgrad8 Examples of postgraduate qualifications Postgraduate research (PGR) PhD or Doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy) MPhil (Master of Philosophy) MRes (Master of Research) MA/MSc (by research) DTC (Doctoral Training Centre) DM (Doctor of Medicine) PD (Professional Doctorate)

Club Postgrad9 Characteristics of postgraduate qualifications Postgraduate research (PGR) One year to four years Individual study or part of a cohort, but self-directed Opportunities to work with world leaders May need a masters degree to progress to doctoral level All include a substantial individual research project Support from academic supervisors Access to research training

Club Postgrad10 Why postgraduate study? Further career opportunities Undertake research Route to academia Acquire new skills and knowledge For the love of a subject Delay employment

Club Postgrad11 The benefits “Postgraduates bring a high level of skill and knowledge to our business and we trust them to take on difficult projects with enthusiasm and understanding. Our last postgraduate placement student is now a full-time employee here.” (Employer) “It’s an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to knowledge and to develop transferable skills in critical judgement, problem solving, data analysis, time management, project planning and communication” (Dean of the Graduate School)

Club Postgrad12 Funding for postgraduate study Fees Need to account for other costs – c.£700/month Getting funding can be challenging and you need to start thinking about it early May need an offer of a place before you can apply for funding

Club Postgrad13 Support for PGs at Nottingham The Graduate School PGSA Accommodation New business support Spinout companies

Club Postgrad14 Why stay at Nottingham? In top one percent of universities world wide ninety per cent of research undertaken here is of international quality Research portfolio worth £300M+ Over 300 taught postgraduate courses International campuses and well established links with industry Excellent facilities and support for postgraduates Diverse postgraduate student body

Club Postgrad15 Student Life - PGSA Laura Theobald Postgraduate Students Officer

Club Postgrad16 We are... Representative student body Run by students for students Your Students’ Union, enabling you to: -Fulfil your potential -Meet your aspirations -Have the most incredible time at University”

Club Postgrad17 With us you can... Join Societies o Hobbies and Interests o Religious and Cultural o Course and Career o Current and World affairs Play sports o 75 clubs o From participatory to elite

Club Postgrad18 With us you can... Volunteer Gain employability skills and accreditation Experience being part of a student group Get involved with Media Groups

Club Postgrad19 With us you can... Get the best out of your course o Course representatives o Other representatives – Union Officers o Campaigning o Run by students for students

Club Postgrad20 With us you can... Get support when you need it o Nightline o Student Advice Centre o Welfare and campaigning o Equality and Diversity Networks

Club Postgrad21 YOUR union: Your PGSA Making sure your time at University is as enjoyable and rewarding as possible... Representation Campaigns Sports Teams Socials Events

Club Postgrad22 How we represent you: Full time Postgrad Officer Exec: 2 Social Secs, Events Coordinator, 2 Sports Secs and a Sutton Bonnington Rep. Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research Education Reps JCR: Melton Hall, Raleigh Park, Broadgate Park and Cloister House

Club Postgrad23 Thank you for listening Web: Facebook: Twitter: follow UoNSU Postgrad

Club Postgrad24 Future ClubPostgrad Events: Routes through Research: PhDs and Doctoral Training Centres 21 November 2012, 2-4pm, B07, Engineering and Science Learning Centre, University Park Workshops Funding Careers Meet current students and alumni (PGT) How to write a research proposal (PGR) How to apply How to find a supervisor (PGR)

Club Postgrad25 Breakout sessions Postgraduate Taught breakout session 4.15 – 5.30pm, C7 Physics Building Postgraduate Research breakout session 4.15 – 5.30pm, C29 Physics Building