This book is designed to help readers to make the transition from a first degree or from the workplace to a postgraduate course. It focuses on the management of the processes involved in gaining a postgraduate qualification, rather than just outlining the mechanics of the studying and research. International in its approach, the book encourages readers to assess, in a systematic way, the transferable skills that they can develop as part of their course, an area of personal development that is of increasing importance.

Introduction
Choosing and Beginning Your Postgraduate Course
Studying Opportunities
Your Skills Base
Working with Your Supervisor
Managing Your Course
What if Things Go Wrong?
Teamwork and Networking
Presenting Your Ideas
Writing up Your Research
Moving on From Your Postgraduate Course
Recommended Reading
Index

LUCINDA BECKER teaches at the University of Reading within the arts and humanities, social sciences and management. She is also a professional trainer, devising, developing and delivering courses at postgraduate level to engineers and legal professionals. She is author of How to Manage Your Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Degree, How to Manage Your Science and Technology Degree (with David Price), The Student's Guide to Speaking and Presentation Skills (with Joan van Emden).