The
postgraduate community is far more complex and diverse both in its requirements
and expectations of postgraduate courses than its undergraduate colleagues.
This diversity of background and experience is addressed in this book,
reflecting the differing needs and aspirations of postgraduate students. Each
postgraduate student experiences their education with a set of challenges
unique to them. The aim of Postgraduate
Study in the UK: Surviving and Succeeding is to reflect some of these
challenges through the lived experiences of others.

The
book highlights some of the difficulties that can occur when studying (such as
having to interrupt due to bereavement) and offers advice on how to manage
these situations. The authors use their own experiences but the advice is more
general e.g. whatever your reason for interrupting, the process is explained
and advice provided.




Students feel they are not alone in their
experiences, situations are therefore normalised
and practical advice is provided on how to manage. The book is an honest
account of real people’s experiences, it is like asking a friend for advice
knowing the response will be clear, useful and positive.