{"id":4431,"date":"2026-02-17T10:34:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/?p=4431"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:34:44","slug":"my-career-top-tip-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/2026\/02\/17\/my-career-top-tip-13\/","title":{"rendered":"My career top tip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">by Dami<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postgraduate Study: should you go further or go first to work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a final-year student studying computer science and artificial intelligence, I&#8217;ve been debating whether doing a masters, or getting some industry experience is a better course of action. You&#8217;re not alone if you&#8217;re asking yourself the same thing. Students in every subject begin thinking about it at various stages of their development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opportunity to further specialize is one of the reasons I find postgraduate study appealing. A masters degree can help you advance your knowledge and differentiate yourself in crowded markets, whether you&#8217;re in the business, healthcare, AI, or creative sectors. Additionally, it can boost your confidence in research, improve your problem-solving abilities, and introduce you to professionals and scholars who have similar interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, it&#8217;s critical to consider the big picture. Additional research necessitates a substantial mental and financial commitment. It might involve postponing full-time work or committing to yet another demanding time frame with deadlines and tests. Industry certifications or real-world work experience may be equally, if not more, valuable than a degree for some occupations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how am I approaching the decision? Here are a few practical tips that could help you too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talk to people who\u2019ve done it eg. students, lecturers, and professionals in your field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend careers fairs and postgraduate events to understand your options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reflect honestly on your goals &#8211; are you passionate about deeper academic learning, or eager to apply your skills in real-world settings?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research funding, scholarships, and flexible study routes before committing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mentoring and student leadership positions have taught me that there is no one &#8220;right path.&#8221; Both paths can lead to success; some choose to return after gaining industry experience, while others immediately enrol in postgraduate studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The option that best suits your objectives, learning preferences, and desired future is ultimately the best one. Remember that your journey doesn&#8217;t have to resemble anyone else&#8217;s, so take your time and consider your options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Dami Postgraduate Study: should you go further or go first to work? As a final-year student studying computer science and artificial intelligence, I&#8217;ve been debating whether doing a masters, or getting some industry experience is a better course of action. You&#8217;re not alone if you&#8217;re asking yourself the same thing. Students in every subject &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/2026\/02\/17\/my-career-top-tip-13\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;My career top tip&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":4435,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":111,"footnotes":""},"categories":[111],"tags":[180,317,113,6,129],"class_list":["post-4431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-careers-and-enterprise","tag-career-opportunitites","tag-career-stories","tag-career-tips","tag-student-advice","tag-student-experience"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/52"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4431"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4437,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4431\/revisions\/4437"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/student\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}