{"id":1745,"date":"2023-12-19T15:31:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T15:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student-views\/?p=1745"},"modified":"2024-02-12T15:41:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:41:00","slug":"why-i-chose-to-stay-at-uwe-bristol-for-postgraduate-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student-views\/why-i-chose-to-stay-at-uwe-bristol-for-postgraduate-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I chose to stay at UWE Bristol for postgraduate study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Hannah, UWE Bristol graduate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hannah joined UWE Bristol in 2019 to study BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics, graduating in 2022. Here she shares why she decided on UWE Bristol for her Master\u2019s in Digital Marketing and why it made sense for her to stay here for postgraduate study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing postgrad study to support my career direction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201c<\/strong>By the end of my undergraduate course, I\u2019d become interested in a career in marketing, so I started considering marketing courses at postgraduate level. I talked to academic staff for advice on which course would suit my career aims best. They were so helpful in my decision making and soon after I applied to study a Master\u2019s in Digital Marketing at UWE Bristol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wanted to go straight from my undergraduate to my postgraduate degree without time out because I knew which career I was aiming for and wanted to move towards this. Also, I felt it might be harder to come back to study if I started working first, so I was keen to stay in the studying mindset for another year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My dream career<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My dream career is to work in marketing in the exciting, fast-paced world of F1. I\u2019m super motivated by my goal as I love everything about F1. The marketing is so rich considering all the sponsors, car design, race suits, the special liveries. It would also be a dream to travel around the world following race cars during the season. F1 is a spectacle so marketing plays a huge role and it\u2019s something I can\u2019t wait to get involved in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How my master\u2019s will support me to get into my dream career<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an incredibly competitive, male-dominated industry, I knew it would be tough to break into F1, so I realised a master\u2019s would give me the edge. Having now completed my course, I\u2019m confident it has. I have all the skills I need to step into a high-pressure marketing role in F1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the sport having a high reliance on technology, I think the digital focus of my qualification will add value to my CV. I\u2019ve also gained useful skills such as Photoshop, web design, and search engine optimisation tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, I created a marketing portfolio to showcase my best work, which is something I can take to interviews to show employers what I can achieve. I\u2019m confident all that I’ve learnt will stand me in good stead when applying for F1 jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“As an incredibly competitive, male-dominated industry, I knew it would be tough to break into F1, so I realised a master\u2019s would give me the edge.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Why go anywhere else?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I was thinking about where to study at postgrad level, I realised I felt happy and settled in Bristol already. I\u2019d fallen in love with the city; I had an amazing group of friends; a lovely place to live. I\u2019d created this great student life that I loved. So, when I found the right postgrad course for me at UWE Bristol, the question dawned on me, \u2018why go anywhere else?\u2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything I needed was here and by staying at UWE Bristol I could move seamlessly into postgrad study. That really appealed to me, and I know now that I made the right decision as it helped me to excel at my course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I\u2019d created this great student life that I loved. So, when I found the right postgrad course for me at UWE Bristol, the question dawned on me \u2018why go anywhere else?\u2019 “<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What studying at master\u2019s level has given me<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While I enjoyed my undergrad, I would say I loved my postgrad. In your undergrad you learn great skills, but a master\u2019s takes you to the next level and prepares you for your career. I felt really connected to my course and I\u2019ve learned even more at master\u2019s level. A master\u2019s can really set you apart from the competition too, giving you the edge so you stand out from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s next for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that I\u2019ve finished my master\u2019s, I\u2019m looking to get work experience with a reputable brand in F1. I can\u2019t wait to break into the industry. I look forward to updating you in the future on my progress. Watch this space!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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