Our Service Tiers

Entry Service

Postgraduate Strategy Assessment

£195

An expert assessment of your postgraduate ambitions and the opportunities available to you. For graduates who are unsure which UK or Irish universities or postgraduate programmes are suitable.

Includes:

1. 75-minute individual consultation.

2. Review of academic qualifications and experience.

3. Initial eligibility assessment.

4. Discussion of suitable universities and courses.

5. Initial scholarship and funding opportunities review.

6. Written recommendations and next-step action plan.

7. Deliverable: A personalised postgraduate study strategy.

8. One consultation and one written report. No application submission or research proposal development.

The outcome: “Understand the options available for studying in the UK and what to do next.”

Tier 1

Taught Master's Admissions

£950–£1,350

MA | MSc | MBA | LLM | MPH and other taught postgraduate degrees

Find the right Master's taught programme and prepare a compelling application, who want to pursue postgraduate study in the UK or Ireland but need help identifying suitable universities, understanding entry requirements and presenting their academic and professional experience effectively.

Includes:

1. Eligibility assessment, course-specific academic and English requirements

2. Application strategy, recommended courses and application timeline

3. Academic CV, one review and one revision

4. Personal statement, one structured review and up to two revisions

5. Application support with up to three university applications

6. References guidance and referee request template

7. Funding: Initial scholarship and funding shortlist

8. Meetings Three 45-minute meetings

9. Duration Up to 12 weeks

The outcome: “A well-planned application strategy and professionally prepared applications to suitable UK universities."

TIER 2

Research Master's Admissions

TIER 3

PhD Admissions & Research Mentorship

£2,500 – £4,000

PhD | DPhil | Doctor of Philosophy

Turn your research ambitions into a credible doctoral application strategy. his should be your most specialist postgraduate package. t should be targeted at graduates who have a clear research direction but need expert guidance navigating the doctoral admissions process.

Includes:

1. Research profile assessment Academic background, dissertation, publications and experience

2. Research direction Structured discussion and refinement

3. University selection Up to three universities

4. Supervisor research Up to six potential supervisors

5. Research proposal Two structured review cycles

6. Academic CV Two review cycles

7. Supporting statement Two review cycles

8. Supervisor engagement Guidance and up to three tailored email drafts

9. Applications Up to two doctoral applications

10. Funding research Initial search of relevant studentships and scholarships

11. Interview preparation One mock interview and feedback

12. Meetings Six 60-minute meetings

13. Duration Up to six months

The outcome: “A coherent doctoral application strategy, a developed research proposal and targeted applications to appropriate research opportunities."

£1,450 - £2,000

MRes | MPhil | MSc by Research | MA by Research and other research postgraduate degrees

Develop your research interests and prepare for postgraduate research study. This package is different from a taught Master's application. A research Master's requires the student to demonstrate research potential, understand their proposed field and, depending on the programme, develop a research proposal and identify suitable academic supervision.

Includes:

1. Research interest assessment Initial discussion and refinement of research direction

2. University selection Up to four suitable universities

3. Research programme assessment Course structure, entry requirements and supervisor availability

4. Research proposal Structured feedback and two review cycles

5. Academic CV One review and revision

6. Personal statement One review and two revisions

7. Applications Up to two applications

8. Funding Initial studentship and scholarship search

9. Meetings Four 60-minute meetings

10. Duration 12–16 weeks

The outcome: “Have an expert alongside you throughout the application journey, with clear milestones and responsibilities.”

We provide the additional service for all aspects of your educational journey:

TIER 4

Professional Doctorate Admissions

£1,950 - £3,000

DBA | EdD | Other professional doctorates

This is an important additional market because not all doctoral applicants want a conventional academic research career. Professional doctorates often combine advanced professional practice, taught components and research relevant to the applicant's profession. Their precise structure and entry requirements vary by institution.

Includes:

1. Professional profile assessment Qualifications, employment and leadership experience

2. Programme selection Up to four universities

3. Eligibility assessment Academic and professional entry requirements

4. Research direction Initial applied research interests

5. Professional CV Two review cycles

6. Personal statement Two review cycles

7. Research concept Initial feedback on proposed research direction

8. Applications Up to two applications

9. Interview preparation One mock interview

10. Meetings Four 60-minute meetings

11. Duration 12 weeks

Personalised pathways to UK and Irish universities

Every student's circumstances are different. The best starting point is to understand their academic background, university ambitions and the type of support they need.

Clear decisions, stronger applications

Whether you are exploring university options, preparing an undergraduate application or considering a highly competitive admissions route, we would be happy to discuss how The Progress Trust may be able to help.

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