Finding a course

Postgraduate study in the UK

Use the following websites to search for postgraduate courses and research opportunities in the UK. They have full course and contact details, as well as information about funding and other useful general information.

• Postgraduate courses at Nottingham Trent University
• Prospects
  Graduate Prospects is the UK's leading provider of information, advice and opportunities to students and graduates.
• FindAMasters.com
  A one-stop shop for students looking for a postgraduate Masters qualification.
• FindAPhD.com
  A comprehensive guide to current scientific research and PhD studentships.
• PostgraduateStudentships
  Extensive site with information on all aspects of postgraduate study.
• wiwi-online.co.uk
  WiWi-Online is a web site tailored specifically to the research needs of students, researchers, academic staff and young professionals in the fields of economics, accountancy and business studies.
• Scholarships and courses
  The Association of Commonwealth Universities advertise both scholarships and courses for universities in the UK and overseas, particularly in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
• RDLearning
  Funded by the Dept of Health, RDLearning provides information on all health-related postgraduate courses, short courses, workshops, seminars and conferences within the UK.
• Distance Learning Database.
  Useful if you are considering a distance learning course. Information on over 2,000 distance and open learning courses. You can also check the website for details of over 1,000 institutions worldwide offering distance learning courses.
• Learndirect
  Information on flexible courses which are either computer based and could allow you to take them at home or in a local study centre.

Postgraduate study abroad

To find courses in other countries:

• International Education Media
  Information on both UK and overseas universities.
• Universities Worldwide
  To access university homepages worldwide.
• Postgraduate Study in the USA
  A number of websites containing general information about US courses and universities as well as information aboutfunding and a link to a course search facility.
• German Academic Exchange Service
  For searches by course subject in Germany as well as other useful information for potential students.
• Study Overseas
  Covers Europe, Canada, Australia and the USA.
• Association of Commonwealth Universities
  Information on finding courses and funding.