What value does a Masters program add to a humanities Bachelors program?

Hi, Following values: 1. Invest in your future Although it’s not strictly essential to have a strong plan for your future career before applying to graduate school, it certainly helps. Students applying to graduate school should do so with their eyes on the future, seeing further study as an investment in their own potential and not simply as a way to postpone the end of student life. 2. Get noticed in today’s job market More people than ever are joining in graduate degrees today and because of this an undergraduate qualification alone can sometimes fail to get you noticed alongside equally or more highly educated candidates. Those holding only a Bachelor’s degree are struggling to appeal to employers even at entry level in certain industries. 3. Pursue your interests in more depth Although most undergraduate degrees allow students the opportunity to choose modules of personal interest, a Master’s degree does this to a much greater extent. You will be expected to conduct independent research in order to develop your thoughts and ideas regarding a field that deeply interests you. 4. Improve your financial prospects Higher earning potential is one of the most-cited reasons for enrolling in a Master’s degree, and even if this isn’t your main driver, it’s likely to provide an added incentive. A graduate degree has been found to improve the financial prospects of workers by over 5,000 more each year, compared to someone holding just a Bachelor’s degree. 5. Get academic recognition Grad school provides a stable forum in which to research and explore theories and ideas. If during your degree you conduct any research that is particularly exceptional, you may be recognized for that achievement by the academic community perhaps by being invited to present your paper at a conference, contribute to a research project, or even receive accreditation in a piece of work published in a journal.

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