MSc careers support
MSc scholarship information
We focus on attracting intellectually curious individuals who strive for excellence in everything they do. We welcome talented candidates from across the globe who are passionate about achieving their full potential, both academically and professionally. The following WBS scholarships are available to the most talented candidates from all over the world, up to a maximum of 50% of tuition fees: High Potential Scholarship For those who seek to challenge the norm and question the status quo. For those who stand out academically. For those who look to change the world, an industry, a community, a business, or their own perspective. For those who have gone beyond their course to delve deeper into extra-curricular activities, volunteering work, or student societies. We welcome the Change Makers of the Future; our High Potential Scholarship is for candidates who tick any or all of the above criteria. UK and Commonwealth Scholarship For outstanding individuals across the UK/ EU and Commonwealth to encourage geographical diversity. International/EU Scholarship Available for exceptional talent living outside of the UK or the Commonwealth. Warwick Undergraduate Scholarship Warwick students who start one of our Masters courses directly after their Undergraduate degree will be awarded an automatic 25% scholarship (with 10% of this scholarship coming from the Warwick Alumni Discount Scheme). They will also be considered for our other scholarships, with a further 25% scholarship available to outstanding candidates. Alumni Scholarship All alumni from the University of Warwick who are accepted onto a postgraduate Masters course will receive a minimum 10% scholarship from the Warwick Alumni Discount Scheme, and up to an additional 40% for exceptional academic and/or extra-curricular achievements.
Pre-arrival Our MSc students are supported throughout their studies by our CareersPlus team. Even before they arrive at WBS, our offer-holders can access webinars over the summer and can also seek personal careers advice from the team via email, phone or Skype. Pre-arrival access to CV advice and V Mock CV-checking software will help students get their CVs ready for any jobs that require early applications, such as those in investment banking and strategy consulting. Coaching and workshops Students will have access to a dedicated team of careers coaches. Career guidance appointments can be arranged throughout the year and support also includes checking applications, mock interviews, mock assessment centres and CV workshops.
China market specialists Our CareersPlus China market specialist collaborates with the University’s Centre for Student Careers & Skills to run the Warwick China Careers Fair, as well as organising WBS China market focused workshops and panels.
A suite of careers workshops are held during the academic year on topics such as deciding what job they want to do, networking and research, cultural awareness, consulting case interview training, and how to use LinkedIn to find a job. In addition to this, a Careers Festival is normally run at the start of term 1 and at the end of term 3, with many further workshops on offer, covering a wide range of careers topics such as the job market in China and India, and developing commercial awareness. For our MSc students with a finance interest we run Finance Fest, a finance-focused festival which brings together experts and specialists to discuss careers in the sector. Topics in the past have included private wealth management, digital currency and cryptocurrency, equity research, mergers and acquisitions, and Fintech.
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