Postgraduate study - University of Plymouth Skip to content Search for a course Taught masters programmes The experience is most comparable to undergraduate level where teaching is delivered through lectures, practical sessions and seminars. Discover courses offering a January start Research degrees backed by a UK top-20 experience* Through expert training and supervision, these degrees have an emphasis on research and set you up with essential skills for a research career Professional development courses Opportunities for employees to become better practitioners with improved career prospects, and for employers to develop their staff with new professional skills Online programmes Giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace, with options for part-time study, online programmes provide expert teaching in a collaborative virtual learning environment. Join us in 2026 Start your enquiry to get tailored guidance for taught masters programmes starting in 2026. Ready to start your application? Get support with the process Fund your ambition: finance and funding for postgraduate students Our Careers Service offer careers advice for life. Discover the ways they support postgraduate students Explore the benefits of postgraduate study at Plymouth Find out what to expect from your postgraduate student experience Considering a career change? Our conversion programmes will provide you with that opportunity TEF gold across all three categories Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 Second carbon-neutral university in the UK Verified to PAS 2060 standard (2023) High rate of graduate employment Over 96% of postgraduates are working or studying 15 months after graduating* A top city to live and work PwC Good Growth for Cities Report 2025 One of the UK's most affordable cities for students It’s 51% cheaper to live in Plymouth than in London Study a course with sustainability at its core Sustainability is embedded into more of our degrees than you might realise. Tackling global challenges isn't just a problem for environmental scientists to solve. Our degrees aim to empower designers, makers, engineers, and critical thinkers to all play their part in shaping a better tomorrow. Chat to students Listen to our podcast *2025 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) Excludes those travelling, retired or caring for someone, out of all UK domiciled, full-time postgraduates. Contains HESA Data: Copyright JISC 2022. JISC cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data. †Source: livingcost.org