We hope you have found all the information you need across our webpages, booklets and Resource Hub however we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions on specific topics below that may not be covered in other areas of the site.
Have a quick question about your career or looking for a second opinion on your CV or job application?
Looking to book an appointment with one of our careers advisers?
Discover what the Careers and Employability Service does for our students and alumni.
When can I start using the Careers Service?
Discover how we support our students in gaining work alongside their studies.
Can I change my career plan after starting my course?
What are the career options with my chosen course?
Whether it's a specific job, a sector or careers generally, here's how to put in some extra research.
Take a look at our postgraduate study guide to learn more about the process of applying, as well as advice and further resources on postgraduate study funding.
Contact the institution that you are applying to directly to confirm the method of application they require. Usually the postgraduate course information is available on the same website as the undergraduate information, you may just have to modify your filters.
Taught degrees: On a postgraduate taught degree, you’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical work. Studying at Master’s level will involve advanced specialist study in your chosen subject or profession and usually contains a taught element in addition to a supervised dissertation or research project.
Research degrees (including MRes and PHDs): On a research degree, you’ll work independently on a research topic of your own choosing. Our research degrees can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis and allow you to build upon existing knowledge, acquire new skills and make an original contribution through supervised research.
Teacher training: If you’re looking to become a primary or secondary school teacher, then you can choose from a number of Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) options all of which lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). There are also routes for those looking to go into post-16 education (Lifelong Learning).
Other professional qualifications: There are a wide range of professional qualifications. Some may be studied as a full-time course, while many are studied part-time, often alongside relevant employment.
Prospects is the best place to look in the first instance for general advice on most postgraduate courses.
Global opportunities are employment opportunities based outside your country of residency. These opportunities are great if you're looking for a career with an international focus, or want to travel widely with your job.
Our Resource Hub offers information on finding international job opportunities or graduate schemes with international placements, teaching abroad and combined study and work programmes.
Our service cannot offer advice on studying abroad as part of your current degree, you should contact your department in the first instance. But we can give you advice about how you can apply for postgraduate study abroad. If you are interested in this then you are welcome to book an appointment.
It is possible to change your course during the same academic year, to change course for the next academic year or to change to a different university.
Typically, moving onto a different course during the same academic year is only permitted in the first 3 weeks of study. This is because changing to a new course later than this can negatively affect your performance on the new course, as you will have missed a lot of teaching.
To make the change, you need to speak to the admissions tutor of the new course to see if they can accept you. You can normally find an admissions contact telephone number on course finder for a course within the University of Huddersfield, or on the website of the university you are wishing to move to.
We recommend that you check through the following list before you make your final decision:
The service is dedicated to supporting students at Huddersfield to help you become the most employable graduate you can be. We have a team of qualified Careers Advisers who can support you with anything from CV and cover letter writing to career planning for the future.
We offer a wide range of support that all students and graduates can access throughout their studies, including:
Once you have enrolled onto your course you will gain access to all our careers support and resources. This includes one to one support with qualified advisers as well as online support and plenty of resources for you to use throughout your time at Huddersfield.
It’s never too early to start using the service. There are lots of things you can do in your first year to discover new interests and develop new skills. Check out our careers timeline for some ideas.
Once you enrol onto your course you will have access to all careers online resources, including the JobShop. This is the university vacancy website where we advertise part-time jobs in and around Huddersfield as well as internships, direct entry roles and graduate schemes.
Before you apply for a role you can access support from the service for help with your CV, cover letter or applications form.
Yes. University is a time of change so it's quite common for students to change career goals part way through. Remember that a degree can lead off in different directions. Furthermore, many jobs do not require a specific degree subject.
When you are at university, if you think you might want to change direction, why not book a guidance appointment to discuss your situation in depth?
If the career you are considering requires a specific degree subject, then you can discuss this with one of the Careers Consultants.
There will be many graduate career options open to you with your degree. These will be indicated on course finder in the course information.
A good way to see where a degree can take you is to look at What can I do with my degree? on Prospects which uses national UK government data.
Once enrolled, you will be able to speak to a Careers Adviser about your career planning and options, and access our specially created advice videos 'Options with my degree'.
Once you start your course you will have access to the support of the service to discuss your career planning and career sectors further. You will also be able to attend employer events where we invite top graduate employers to speak to students about their business sector and how to apply.
In the meantime, you can look at job profiles and sector information on the following websites and search for live vacancies. This will allow you to start to build a clearer idea of what jobs entail and what employers look for in candidates. Please note that labour market information and job requirements may be subject to some changes by the time you finish your degree so keep yourself up to date with this information throughout your studies
Here are some useful resources to use if you want to research now:
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