As you advance in your career, you may be aiming for a job promotion or a complete career change. Taking this step involves considering some factors, such as studying for another degree. Thinking through this decision will help you identify whether your timing is correct or if the course you intend to study is relevant to your field of expertise. With the UK population bagging 22% of Masters degree holders, what are some of the things you need to bear in mind as you decide to return to study?
1) Decide On The Course And Mode Of Study
You may have already completed your first degree and gained some experience in the working world. Suppose you want to go back to school, you need to consider what course will benefit your career most. Fortunately, there are several options that an individual can apply for nowadays. However, the question is, how do you determine which one is right for your present and future?
To make the course selection process easier for you, you can get started by researching master’s degree programs that directly impact your profession. Therefore, if your career is health-oriented, you may want to consider a Masters in public health administration to give you the leverage to expand your experience and knowledge in what you currently do.
Furthermore, especially if you intend to combine your career with an education, you need to consider whether an online or on-campus course will work for you. As the COVID-19 pandemic has changed several things, it’s advisable to limit contact school hours; this makes remote schooling a more likely choice.
2) Prepare Mentally For The Level Of Study
Postgraduate study is demanding and will require a lot of your attention as you’ll be occupied with the school workload, project work, among several others. By acknowledging the intensive nature of this program, you’ll need to prepare for it mentally so it doesn’t take a toll on you. People who have had to combine careers or run a family while studying for postgraduate degrees admit to the need to get psyched up.
Studying for a master’s degree requires a high level of commitment and adapting to self-directed study. Moreover, as the pressure mounts to meet dissertation deadlines, you’ll need to be more proactive in your academic endeavours to help you avoid feeling overwhelmed.
3) Have A Fair Balance For Your Daily Activities
Due to the demands of going back to study, you need to factor in a healthy dose of balance in your life, including your physical, mental, and emotional health. Without managing all three, the chances of encountering difficulties are much higher than you may have imagined. Planning your day and having a clear-cut routine will help keep you organised and make time for the other vital activities you need to participate in.
In conclusion, there’s so much to benefit from after completing your postgraduate studies, but you first need to put in a lot of thought before making your decision. Hopefully, these three points provided some valuable insight as you embark on your academic journey.
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These are some great tips, thank you for sharing! I’m thinking of going to uni at some point soon and I needed to read something like this to prepare me as I haven’t been in education for a few years now. Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
I did a CIM marketing course a year ago (well, finished it year ago!) and it was so demanding! Trying to work full time, blog and I keep up with my piano lessons was so difficult. It really is a commitment. I love studying and learning new things though.
Corinne x
As much as I’d love to, I don’t think I would return to higher education. But never say never! I’ve always loved the sound of the Open University!
This is a really helpful post as due to my work accident and now my health I possibly have to change my dream role and could mean returning to education to learn something new. Thank you for sharing these tips!
Lauren bournemouthgirl.com
I plan to take a master’s degree at one point. Glad to read an inspiring post like this on higher education. Thanks for sharing this article with us!
A great post! I did all my post secondary education as a full time worker and single mother so I want to emphasize that if you’re driven to succeed you will. I love how you highlight the need for time for yourself – so important to maintain a healthy balance.
I did my master degree right after bachelor for economic reason. I would recommend others to do it after they know their passion and need. Definitely agree with your tips to overcome the challenges going back to school!
These are some really good tips! Getting the balance right of your daily life is so important so you’re able to fit studies around it x
I loved this post, Kayleigh! I’ve been dating on whether or not to go back to school for Interior Design. Thanks for sharing x
Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
I haven’t gone to university and don’t regret it, but it would be nice to have a Masters degree. It’s nice to know that should I wish to change career or improve further, there are always options open and I can freely change! Thank you for sharing 🙂
I went back to college last September to get my Higher (Scottish equivalent of As level) Biology as although I have straight As from school and a Uni degree, I didn’t have any science or maths subjects. After being so unwell since my accident in 2018, what I want to do with my life has changed completely (not ready to share it with the internet though) but I needed a higher science. It’s been a tricky experience with Covid but I am really glad to have done it, well nearly done it as my exam is on 19th May.
This is a really good blog post with some helpful advice xx
Oh you’ve shared some fab advice, it’s something I’d really like to do at some point. I want to go back to work in a few years but will need to do some extra education! Xx
Lovely ideas in this post. I love studying and was lucky enough to do some marketing exams while at my previous job. The balance wasn’t always perfect and my brain felt frazzled but I think I underestimated how much it would take to get it all done while working in a really competitive environment full time
Rosie
I really liked being in school and truly missed it, so I have been thinking of going back, but finding the balance with everything sounds a bit challenging, but who knows! These are all great tips to start looking x
Balance is key:)