How to Get a Master's Degree: Everything You Need to Know About Taught Postgraduate Study

“How to Get a Master’s Degree is a comprehensive book that covers every aspect from applying for a programme, through to graduation and beyond.  In a supportive way, it encourages reflection about why you wish to study at master’s level and offers guidance on maintaining your motivation throughout your studies. In addition, each chapter is focused on a different stage of master’s study which makes it easier to stay on track and provides a framework for students in every discipline.”Dr Donna Murray, Head of Taught Student Development, The University of Edinburgh, UK“This comprehensive handbook tackles the challenges of developing independence and critical thinking, and managing the reading load required for a Master’s degree. I really liked the practical tables and checklists which guide students to organise and reflect on their learning for success. This is essential reading for anyone considering a Master’s degree in the UK.”Mei Lin, Newcastle University, UKAre you thinking of doing a master’s degree? Do you want to find out how to study effectively, enhance your learning and reach your potential on your master’s course?How to Get a Master’s Degree will guide you through the process of achieving a master’s qualification, tackling topics such as:•How to choose the right master’s course•How to manage the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study•How to apply your master’s qualification to your future careerDrawing on examples from academic and professional disciplines, this book is informed by experiences, conversations, original interviews and surveys with students and staff from many different universities. In addition to supporting master’s students throughout their courses, this book also provides advice for staff seeking to better support master’s students and university leaders seeking to grow an effective portfolio of master’s degrees. E. Anna Claydon is Associate Professor in Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, UK. Colin Johnson is Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK.

“How to Get a Master’s Degree is a comprehensive book that covers every aspect from applying for a programme, through to graduation and beyond.  In a supportive way, it encourages reflection about why you wish to study at master’s level and offers guidance on maintaining your motivation throughout your studies. In addition, each chapter is focused on a different stage of master’s study which makes it easier to stay on track and provides a framework for students in every discipline.”
Dr Donna Murray, Head of Taught Student Development, The University of Edinburgh, UK

“This comprehensive handbook tackles the challenges of developing independence and critical thinking, and managing the reading load required for a Master’s degree. I really liked the practical tables and checklists which guide students to organise and reflect on their learning for success. This is essential reading for anyone considering a Master’s degree in the UK.”
Mei Lin, Newcastle University, UK

Are you thinking of doing a master’s degree? Do you want to find out how to study effectively, enhance your learning and reach your potential on your master’s course?
How to Get a Master’s Degree will guide you through the process of achieving a master’s qualification, tackling topics such as:
•How to choose the right master’s course
•How to manage the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study
•How to apply your master’s qualification to your future career

Drawing on examples from academic and professional disciplines, this book is informed by experiences, conversations, original interviews and surveys with students and staff from many different universities.

In addition to supporting master’s students throughout their courses, this book also provides advice for staff seeking to better support master’s students and university leaders seeking to grow an effective portfolio of master’s degrees.


E. Anna Claydon is Associate Professor in Media and Communication at the University of Leicester, UK.

Colin Johnson is Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK.