Further Study

For Clerkenwell Campus Students

Postgraduate study advice

There are many reasons for doing postgraduate study, including interest in a certain subject, gaining knowledge of a particular sector and aiming to improve your employability. Due to the financial considerations attached to further study, it is important to make the decision carefully, evaluate your options and consider how further study can help you achieve your career goals.

Explore resources to help you with your decision, including a video on whether postgraduate study is right for you, guidance on funding, and tips for writing a personal statement. Find them all on our Applying for Postgraduate Study.

Application and personal statement

If you have decided to pursue postgraduate study, then you want to give yourself the best chance of securing a place on the course you have chosen.

City St George’s Careers Hub has some key information and advice to help you to achieve this. Our Applying for Postgraduate Study page has a host of useful links and guides, including:

• a guide to writing personal statements for postgraduate study
• how to fund your postgraduate studies
• a link to the Prospects Postgraduate Study portal which has comprehensive information on all aspects of postgraduate study and career progression

Doctoral college

If you’re considering doctoral study, the Doctoral College provides dedicated support for postgraduate researchers at the Clerkenwell Campus. Working closely with academic schools, professional services and the Students’ Union, the Doctoral College helps you build a strong research community, develop your personal and professional skills, and access tailored guidance throughout your PhD journey. You’ll also find information on supervision, feedback, training, wellbeing and research tools such as Research Manager and Research and Progress.

Learn more about the Doctoral College and support for doctoral researchers.

Merging City and St George’s Resources

As we bring together resources for City (Clerkenwell) and St George’s (Tooting) students, some content may be specific to one campus and not the other. For the most relevant information, try using specific keywords or exploring content related to your department. If you need help, our support teams are available to guide you.

Clerkenwell students can contact campus.news@citystgeorges.ac.uk
Tooting students can contact studentlifecentre@sgul.ac.uk.