Future You: achieve your career goals

Online MBA (with University of Liverpool)

In this episode of Future You, we speak to Lisa Day about the University of Liverpool's Online MBA programme, which was recently ranked in the Financial Times' top ten online MBAs for 2023.
Lisa, who is director of online programmes and director of studies online MBA at University of Liverpool Management School, tells us about the history of the qualification, what makes it so prestigious, and why it could be the perfect fit for you.
Find out more about Liverpool's Online MBA
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Would an apprenticeship be right for me?

Degree apprenticeships are a great way for you to gain practical experience, earn a salary and avoid the dreaded student debt. In this episode of Future You, Helen Kennedy-Holleman, head of apprenticeships at Leeds Business School, explains what a degree apprenticeship involves, the benefits of doing one and the criteria for applying.
Visit www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/apprenticeships for vacancies and advice.
Send an email to podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. A transcript of this episode will be available at www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts

Master of Public Health (with the University of Liverpool)

On this episode of Future You, we speak to Jo Mainwaring and Steve Clayton about the online Masters course on public health at the University of Liverpool.
 
Check out the Master of Public Health course.
 
You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts.

Life as a paralegal

The second episode of the 'Life as a' series, which gives you the foundations to learn and be inspired by specific professions; from people who know what it’s like. Hear what it's like to work as a paralegal with guest, Weronika Husejko. She works in the divorce and finance team at Mcalister Family Law and was inspired into getting some practical experience by her university's career page.
 
Check out our paralegal job profile or the law sector on our website.
 
You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts.

Preparing for your dissertation

In this episode of Future You, we speak to Ian Tapster, the course leader for journalism at the University of Portsmouth. Discover how to plan your dissertation, what pitfalls you should avoid and why primary research can be really useful when done correctly.
 
Take a look at 7 steps to writing a dissertation.
 
You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts.

Digital society (with Manchester Metropolitan University)

Digital society is a new Masters course at Manchester Metropolitan University, taught in two specialisms - politics and sociology. In this episode learn about the application of technology in everyday life, from political campaigns to requiring a smartphone to order drinks
 
Check out the MSc Digital Society course at Manchester Met.
 
You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts.

How Clearing works

Matthew Bridge, a deputy undergraduate admissions officer from the University of Sussex joins us to shed some light on Clearing when applying for university. What is it? What’s your next step once Clearing begins? Are there any myths surrounding it? Come away after this episode all clued up on the topic.
 
You can email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. Find a transcript of this episode at: www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts.

Big data biology (with Cardiff University)

In this episode of Future You, Cardiff University's Veronica Grieneisen introduces us to a brand new postgraduate course - the MSc in Big Data Biology.
The aim of the programme is to train a new generation of biologists with 'big data' skills who can use cutting edge platforms to tackle issues such as developmental biology, disease surveillance and ecology.
Listen to find out more, and then visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/big-data-biology-msc-full-time-1-year
Find and apply for more postgraduate courses at: www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses
Email podcast@prospects.ac.uk with any feedback, questions or comments. A transcript of this episode will be available at: www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts