Student blog
Our students share what it’s like to study at the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary, and how it’s helped shape their futures.
A turning point: how one award sparked new ambitions
1 August 2022
Abdul, an international MSc Banking and Finance student at Queen Mary University of London, recently completed the Postgraduate Professional Development Award. Through a mix of workshops, reflective learning, and career-focused activities, Abdul developed key professional skills and built confidence navigating the UK job market. In this blog, he shares how the award complemented his academic journey and why he encourages other postgraduates to take part.