This book is designed to help readers to make the transition from a first degree or from the workplace to a postgraduate course. It focuses on the management of the processes involved in gaining a postgraduate qualification, rather than just outlining the mechanics of the studying and research. International in its approach, the book encourages readers to assess, in a systematic way, the transferable skills that they can develop as part of their course, an area of personal development that is of increasing importance.

• Encourages readers to assess, in a systematic way, the transferable skills that they can develop as part of their course

• Provides guidance on the non-academic aspects of university life, including advice on how to break into a career

  Autorentext
  Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy in English Literature at The University of Reading, UK.

  Inhalt

Introduction.- Choosing and Beginning Your Postgraduate Course.- Studying Opportunities.- Your Skills Base.- Working with Your Supervisor.- Managing Your Course.- What if Things Go Wrong?.- Teamwork and Networking.- Presenting Your Ideas.- Writing up Your Research.- Moving on From Your Postgraduate Course.- Recommended Reading.- Index.