When job opportunities are scarce, creative thinking is crucial to stay ahead of the curve, says Claire Rogers

Mature students often worry that they're too old to make the grade, but their zeal and dedication can give them an edge over their younger peers

I finished my first degree (in French and German) a couple of years ago and haven't got anywhere in the job market yet, so my thoughts are turning to postgraduate courses. What language-centred options are there out there that might help me get a job?

Carl McConnell is enjoying the diverse views in his urban regeneration MSc

Stars in fields from pop music to politics have reaped personal and professional benefits from taking time out for further learning

Postgraduate study could be a financially viable option if you plan it out properly, writes Russ Thorne

An expedition out of the lab and down to the pub can benefit science and society

I've missed the boat to get on a master's course this autumn, but don't want to waste the rest of this year putting my education on hold. Do any master's courses start in January or February?

Foreign universities are expanding into Arab countries, on the condition that standards stay high

Susie Legge is doing a geoenvironmental engineering master's degree at Cardiff University

Waiting to study the law until after completing a first degree is a popular and viable option and does not put postgraduate students at a disadvantage in the lecture hall or in the marketplace

Q: I have an idea for a topic I’d like to study, but I’m not sure it’s suitable for a research degree. What’s the best way to develop it further?