careers advice?
yes, I know uni careers advisors are generally useless, but they may be able to help you - if you can define exactly where you want to be in X years time, they can probably tell you how to get there. Also, look at other people in the position you eventually want to be in, then find out what they have done.

If you really want to do a post grad qualification and can justify it/have good grades, you can often get funding (in the UK anyway) - the people to ask about this are the ones who are running the course you're interested in.

One other point - only do a PhD if you want to do it - not because it seems like a good idea at the time. It is a massive undertaking, mentally, emotionally, financially (and physically when it comes to the write up...), and you need to be VERY keen on your subject area!! I know far too many of my peers who studied for a PhD because everyone else was, and dropped out when they realised how much work it is!

Lastly - good luck!!
( ascorbate, Wed 20 Aug 2008, 20:40, Reply)