Higher Degrees of Freedom. The Value of Postgraduate Study

摘要

The demand for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom (UK) is increasing at a much faster rate than undergraduate study (41 per cent compared with eight per cent in the last five years). Last year there were approaching half a million postgraduate students in HE study. Much is known about graduate choices and destinations yet far less is known about the rising population of postgraduates. This report looks at what influences individuals' choice of postgraduate study, their study experiences and labor market outcomes, and the value of studying beyond first degree.