Progress to Postgrad

Take one step further to maximise your career potential

Postgraduate study enhances your CV and develops your knowledge and skills, all while showing you have dedication, commitment and a passion for your subject. Ultimately, it gives you the opportunity to stand out in a competitive job market, whether you choose to pursue a career in the UK or overseas.

You might have just completed an undergraduate degree at another university or are one of our own graduates looking to go even further with your studies. You might be a mature student looking to change career.

Whatever your circumstances, we have a whole raft of postgraduate degrees we can offer you, most of which are accredited by the University of Warwick, one of the leading UK universities according to global rankings.

What’s more, we are the highest-ranking university in the region for postgraduate provision, as voted for by students in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, the only awards based solely on reviews from real students. This demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality postgraduate courses that lead to lucrative and rewarding careers.

Progress to Postgrad Fair

Find out more about your progression options at our Progress to Postgrad Fair on Wednesday, 20 November, 11am - 1:30pm at Moss House.

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Management focused, industry-led

Our postgraduate courses cover a whole host of key growth areas, including finance and accounting, business, aviation, marketing, culinary arts, prosthetics for film and television and strength, conditioning and performance management.

By studying a postgraduate degree course with us, you benefit from:

Plenty of industry experience
Flexible part-time study options to suit you
Opportunities for rapid career progression or career change
Exclusive access to postgraduate facilities

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of our students feel there is appropriate access to IT resources and facilities on campus

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of our students feel encouraged to make contributions in taught sessions

90%

of our students praise the learning support they receive from staff

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2023

It pays to stay

If you are graduating with an undergraduate degree from University College Birmingham, it pays to stay on and gain your master’s degree with us. Students continuing their studies with us are eligible for discounts on their postgraduate tuition fees.

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Postgraduate - regional winner

We are proud to be regional winners for our postgraduate provision at Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024. Cementing this, we had stellar results from entirely student-based feedback metrics that placed us first out of 101 higher education institutions for postgraduate student support and resources in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), the largest survey of its kind in higher education.

Postgraduate students also rated the University 4th in overall student satisfaction, as well as top 10 in every category out of all institutions.

Winning this award demonstrates the excellent standards of the University’s postgraduate courses and commitment to an exceptional student experience.

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Our postgraduates

Bhavi Sunil Mehta

Bhavi was the events coordinator for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, using skills she learned on her degree.

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Oliver Johnson

Knowing that he wants to retire early, Oliver is leaving nothing to chance and is doing what he can to bolster his career opportunities within finance and accounting.

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Dilasha Mischell Warnakula Adithiya Sembukkuttige Jaksa

When Jaksa recalls her childhood, it evokes memories of an immersion in all things technological that would stay with her for life.

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Kanyi Bubacarr

Retired from the Royal Navy through injury, Kanyi was working for HM Customs and Excise in London when he made a key life decision: to go back into education

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Wajeeha Rafaqat

After completing her English degree and wrapping up an internship, Wajeeha knew she wanted to stay in education and learn more about marketing.

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Javier Fernandez

Javier's master's degree gave him the chance to undertake strength and conditioning placements at two professional football club academies as well as visiting the FA's nation…

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Gabriela Mester

When she and her husband decided to transition from roles in human resources to entrepreneurship in construction, Gabriela realised she needed to broaden her skill set.

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Hristo Yanev

Hristo's tourism course helped him pursue his dream of launching his own firm – now he runs an enormously successful online tour operator and two spin-off businesses.

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Phoebe Turner

Eager to build in-demand skills for the prosthetics industry, Phoebe was wowed by the opportunity to work with foam latex at University College Birmingham.

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Madeleine O'Neill

Now developing a career as a special effects artist, Madeleine found University College Birmingham's master's course offered her unique opportunities she could not find anyw…

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Jess Fassnidge

Studying a master's at University College Birmingham has helped footballer Jess make an immediate real-life impact in the sporting sphere.

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Ela Hojsak

Discovering the versatility of marketing led Ela to her true passion, postgraduate study and a marketing internship with the University

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Ellie Stokes

Ellie’s master’s degree helped open her eyes to a world of career possibilities – and a future as a children’s counsellor.

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Katarzyna Boniecka

Katarzyna Boniecka is relishing an impressive career with a top European business travel agency after completing a master’s at University College Birmingham.

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Daniela Caprian

Since graduating with her Enterprise Management MSc, Daniela has used her course experience and knowledge to develop integral IT systems for the likes of Volvo and E.ON.

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Yuk Ha Wicky Cheung

Raring to go for her master’s at University College Birmingham, Yuk first needed to develop her English ready for study.

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Obdulia Carrillo

The revenue and reservations manager for a group of three five-star luxury hotels and residences in Dubai.

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Rahul Gautam

Managing within a luxury hotel group in India, Rahul discovered how his master’s degree could be applied to his day-to-day work.

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Lucie Gapova

Lucie's dissertation project didn't just help her earn her master's degree – it led directly to a job in the aviation industry.

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Maja Bosanac

Having moved from Croatia to study towards her dream events career, entrepreneur Maja is now setting the trend for sustainability in the industry.

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Melissa Payne

Melissa's marketing career has seen her climb the ladder to become a manager within a multi-million pound company.

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Ross Loveitt

The current President of the Guild of Students built up an armoury of transferable skills on his MA, from writing reports to instigating negotiations.

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Abraham Hansen

Studying at University College Birmingham and working on placement in the USA has served as an "eye opener" for aspiring restaurateur Abraham.

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Facilities

Supported by £200 million investment in our new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world-class and include the Edward Pargeter Suite, a dedicated centre solely for postgraduates.

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Open days

Experience what it's like to be a University College Birmingham student by attending one of our postgraduate open days. Discover more about our courses from the subject lecturers, find out about our city centre accommodation and take a tour around our world-class facilities.

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How to apply

All of our postgraduate courses have September intakes while many also have a February intake each year. Home applicants must apply no later than 10 working days before enrolment. We advise international applicants to apply at least two to three months before the enrolment deadline.

Each application is reviewed individually with careful consideration given to all information supplied on your form, particularly your personal statement, work experience, letter of support and qualifications you have taken or are taking.

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Postgraduate courses

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Postgraduate open days

Postgraduate study is the best way to take your expertise and skills to the next level and our online open days are the opportunity to find out more about our wide rang…

Postgraduate fees

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Facilities

Supported by a £200 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.