UK graduates pursue master’s degrees amid challenging job market

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

Thousands of young people in the UK, Europe, and the US are enrolling in master’s programs as employers cut vacancies due to economic instability and AI advances.
Recent graduates like Cameron Weston-Edwards report increasing difficulty securing internships or entry-level positions, prompting many to seek further education to strengthen their CVs.
This trend reflects widespread anxiety about long-term employment prospects and highlights the growing reliance on postgraduate qualifications to navigate an uncertain global economy.

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