Considering postgraduate study? Master it…
With 2020 bringing a lot of unexpected change on a global scale, you might be left re-evaluating your options for the future. Should you go back to university, and how can you upskill in a way that makes you stand out in a competitive job market?
Here’s why 2020 could be the best year to take a Masters:
It’s the perfect time to boost your employability
COVID-19 has put a number of people’s plans for the near future on hold – and this includes uni leavers.
The recession has hit UK businesses hard, meaning many recent graduates who planned to go into work this year are restricted in terms of job opportunities. Not only are there fewer vacancies available, two thirds of students have had job applications paused or withdrawn.
Graduates who have been in work for a while may have also suffered, with many unfortunately losing their jobs as a result of COVID-19.
Whilst job numbers are likely to increase as the pandemic subsides, the job market is expected to remain competitive. This means that developing your skills in a way that makes you stand out from the crowd is more important than ever.
And what better way to do it than through postgraduate study?
With many Masters qualifications available to graduates of all disciplines, it’s the perfect chance for you to get qualified in an in-demand field – allowing you to stand out to employers with a postgraduate degree that sets you apart.
It’s a great investment into a new career
Higher education has always been the most popular route into work for UK workers – and this hasn’t changed during the pandemic.
According to a June 2020 reed.co.uk survey of 2,509 jobseekers, 40% of people are studying or have studied for a university degree.
What’s more, with many looking for work and others looking to move into a different industry, further study could be a great way to retrain. As a result, a number of UK workers are now questioning their decision to not go to university.
Around 1 in 5 of the people reed.co.uk surveyed said they regret not going, with a further 17% feeling like their opportunities for a new career have been limited due to their lack of university education.
And with 12% of people considering returning to education to gain a university degree, it proves that people are using 2020 wisely, to boost their CV and improve their future employability.
You can study a subject with great prospects
There are a wide variety of subjects available to study a Masters in, making it an ideal way to develop your career – no matter where your goals lie.
This means you can not only choose a subject you’re passionate about, you can also pick a sector that’s likely to consistently thrive, resulting in the need for an ever-expanding workforce. Not sure what to pursue? Investment and finance are fields that are likely to recover quickly post-pandemic – making a business degree extremely valuable.
A Masters in Management delivers a strong academic and practical grounding in core subjects, including strategy, marketing, finance and ethics, as well as a wide choice of elective modules. Or, you could study this Masters in Finance, which offers broad expertise and is perfect for people who want to broaden their career prospects in this field.
What’s more, as long as you have an undergraduate degree, the subject you studied previously won’t affect your eligibility for either of the above courses.
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