"Postgraduate study is different from undergraduate study and the workplace in many ways. This book will help you make the transition from a first degree or 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 studying and research. International in its approach, the book encourages you to assess, in a systematic way, the transferable skills that you can develop as part of your course - an area of personal development that is increasingly important." "It takes a positive approach to the opportunities available to you and is an indispensable guide for all postgraduate students." -- Book Jacket.