Further study
Further study is a significant investment of time, finances and motivation. Use our impartial guides to help you decide if it’s for you.
We’re here to offer advice and support to help you:
- consider your reasons for pursuing further study
- research your options in the UK and abroad
- explore how further study can improve your career prospects
- find sources of funding
- understand the application process
- write an effective personal statement
Start with our guides
- Is further study for me? (including how to research your options)
- Funding further study
- Applying for a Masters (including personal statements)
- CVs for postgraduate applications
These guides will help if you are interested in doing a PhD or other Doctorate:
- Is a PhD/research degree for me?
- Funding a PhD/research degree
- Applying for a PhD/research degree (including personal statements and research proposals)
Events
Book a place our regular term-time talk: Finding and funding further study.
Further support
After using these resources, you can book an appointment for feedback on your personal statement or CV (subject to availability).
If you’re unsure if further study is for you, contact us to arrange a discussion with a careers adviser (subject to availability).
You may find it useful to chat to your personal tutor or other lecturer for an academic perspective.
Postgraduate study at Bristol
Learn more about your options for postgraduate study at the University of Bristol.

Tracking and reflecting on your skills helps you to communicate them effectively, which is great for further study applications. Visit My Skills to get started.