Master's Futures

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According to the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, the main reason students choose to study at master鈥檚 level is to improve their career and employment prospects. Whether you are changing career, progressing in your current role, completing a professional qualification or working towards higher level study, Careers Network is committed to supporting you. Our skilled and experienced advisers will help you to make informed, successful transitions to the next stage of your career.

Make an appointment

Our team will be happy to see you for an appointment.  For information and availability visit book an appointment.  Alternatively you can drop in to our Careers Hub in Edward Herbert Building EHB 2.03 between 11 and 3 on weekdays during terms 1, 2 and 3.

Attend our events

EVENTS TAILORED FOR MASTER'S STUDENTS

Book online to meet our experts, and get help with your career planning, at our Master's Futures events. We run a series of tailored events and workshops to support you as a Master’s student on your career journey. 

 

This special event is being organised by the LSU Postgraduate Network.

Beyond Your Degree - Pathways, People and Possibilities  

Tuesday 9 June 2026: 10.00am -1.00pm - The Tree House, LSU Building

Your degree is just the beginning.

This event will create a meaningful, practical and inspiring space for postgraduate students at Loughborough to connect with professionals, alumni, and peers, helping them see the value of their postgraduate journey and feel better equipped for what comes next. Lunch with be provided.

It will:

  • Give postgrads exposure to a range of career and sector pathways beyond their degree
  • Highlight relevant opportunities such as KTPs, alumni networks, and industry partnerships
  • Create space for genuine, informal interaction between students and speakers
  • Foster a sense of postgraduate community and belonging
  • Signpost students to support structures in one joined-up, accessible event

10:00-10:15 Welcome & Introduction

10:15-10:45 Keynote Speaker (Careers Network): What could life after a postgraduate degree look like, and what should students be thinking about now?

10:50-11:45 Panel Session: A facilitated Q&A panel of speakers from different sectors, including:

  • Academia / Research: someone who has stayed in the university or research space
  • Industry / Private Sector: someone who moved into a company or corporate role
  • Entrepreneurship / Knowledge Transfer Partnerships / Innovation

11:45 -13:00 Informal Networking / Lunch: An opportunity to have real conversations over lunch - which will be provided.

 

Research your career options

Learning about different opportunities is an important stage in your career decision making. Our resources will help you to consider your likes, strengths and values and will encourage you to explore career options.

Find jobs

Careers Network provides advice and links to further sources of information to help you Get Placements, Internships and Graduate Roles.

Explore Loughborough's Careers Network Talent Match programme; paid, short-term opportunities in the UK and abroad, created exclusively for Loughborough students.

You can also apply directly for jobs via Loughborough's online system .

If your master’s degree is related to a specific profession then it is a good idea to use professional associations to better understand your field and link up with employers. Look at the  on the prospects website to see which professional associations are linked to your career area.

Meet employers

Careers Network organises many events on campus where you can meet employers.

Watch out for our Autumn Careers Fair in October and our Spring Careers Fair in February.

Some of these fairs may seem targeted at undergraduate students, but don’t let this stop you from attending. Many employers welcome applications from postgraduates students.  Meeting employers face to face is an excellent opportunity to better understand their work culture, values and the opportunities they offer. Alongside large, well-known organisations there will be smaller business attending that you might never have considered.

Make applications

Our resources support you through every stage of the application process. We can help you to prepare your CV and covering letter and assist you with writing effective, tailored applications.

Employers often use psychometric tests as part of the recruitment process. You can prepare for these using our online tools (log in using your Lboro user name and password.)

When you get an interview be sure to book in for interview coaching with one of our careers coaches. This can make a real difference to your confidence and performance.

Access support for international students

If you are studying here from another country we have careers support tailored for international students. You might find the information about visas and immigration particularly helpful. Our International Futures programme includes events and sessions especially for international students, so watch out for these throughout the year.

 

Get careers helps if you are not on campus

Most of our appointments are available via Telephone or MS Teams, so to speak to a member of the Careers Network team remotely you can book an appointment.

Access enterprise and business support

From inspired idea to the next big business start-up, we support master's students on their business journeys by providing valuable opportunities to develop a highly desirable, entrepreneurial mindset.

So if you want to start a business, become self-employed, a freelancer, entrepreneur or even develop your enterprising skillset, you can benefit from a wide range of enterprise and business support across both our Loughborough and London campuses.

For more information about the support we provide visit our Embrace Entrepreneurship webpage or you can email us at LEN@lboro.co.uk.

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When we send a newsletter to all our current master's students, we will publish it here too for your future reference.

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