Postgraduate study | Birmingham City University
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Postgraduate study | Birmingham City University
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If you’re thinking of postgraduate study, Birmingham City University offers a range of exciting opportunities.
Whether you want to pursue a passion, take the next step in your career or even change direction completely, we’ve got what you need to thrive – the expert staff, the fantastic facilities, and the location right in the heart of Birmingham.
We offer a variety of postgraduate degrees, including Master’s taught and Master’s by Research, MBAs, postgraduate certificates and diplomas (PGCert/PGDip), doctoral degrees, as well as part-time and flexible study options.
Find your course
Chat to your course tutor
We are offering online sessions between February and April, so you can talk to one of the course tutors at a time of your choice. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course and get your questions answered.
Find your course and book now
We're in the top 10% of UK universities for postgraduate student satisfaction
BCU has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading institutions for postgraduate student experience, outperforming 90% of other universities in the 2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. Our students rated us highly in areas such as teaching, assessment, on-campus facilities, and much more.
Key highlights from the survey
More reasons to study with us
Studying at BCU
Fees and funding
When it comes to funding, it’s important to start early, and we can help you find information about the scholarships and funding options open to you. You can also take advantage of Government-backed postgraduate loans to fund your studies. The loans are available for any subject and can be used towards fees and living expenses.
More on fees and funding
Why study here?
Taking a higher education course is a big investment in your future, and you’ll want to be sure that you’re choosing the right course and the right university.
Why study with us
How to apply
Unlike undergraduate degrees where you will apply via UCAS, you can apply straight to the university for most postgraduate degrees - almost like a job application. We'll run you through the application process so that you know what to expect, when to apply and how to perfect your personal statement.
Applying for a Postgraduate Degree
Postgraduate FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about postgraduate study, including when to apply, how it can help you, and funding.
Read the FAQs
Take a virtual tour
Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses and view on-demand webinars to find out about our postgraduate courses in depth.
Explore BCU
Download our guide
Interested in postgraduate study but need more information? This guide contains everything you need to know about applying for and succeeding in postgraduate study.
Download now
Postgraduate Funding guide
If you’re considering a Master’s or postgraduate research degree, you'll have access to a range of financial support. Our free funding guide walks you through these options and helps you secure the funding you need to achieve your academic goals.
Download now
Are you a current BCU undergraduate student?
Find out about our Graduate Scholarship, how to apply through our fast track application and the benefits of studying your Master's at BCU.
Continuing your studies at BCU
Fast-track to a new career
Whether you're looking to change career, or you’ve made it to the third year of your degree and feel like you might want to change your subject, there are plenty of options for you at postgraduate level. We offer a range of postgraduate conversion courses that don't require you to have studied the subject before, designed to help you fast-track into a new profession.
Explore conversion courses
Get advice from the experts
Advice for your Master's
Jumping from an undergraduate degree to a Master's is a big but exciting step. Our current students and expert advisers are here to help with guidance on everything from balancing work and study to where to socialise as a postgrad student.
Master's blog
Hear from our postgraduate researchers
Studying a PhD can be fascinating, challenging, exciting and rewarding...sometimes all in one day. Our postgraduate researchers provide valuable advice on future career options, balancing studies with work and social life, and the PhD process.
Read the blog
How part-time study works
Our part-time courses make it possible for you to enhance your career prospects and pursue your passion in a way that suits your lifestyle.
More about part-time study
Postgraduate personal statements
Applying for Master's study and not sure what's required of you in your personal statement? Don't worry, our free guide has top tips, examples from real students and all the guidance you'll need.
Free personal statement guide
Postgraduate Guide for parents
If your child is considering studying at Master's level after their undergraduate degree, then you might have some questions. Download our postgraduate guide for parents and carers to find out how studying a Master's could benefit them and what the application process is like.
Download the guide
What's it like to be a postgraduate student at BCU?
We have a confident, proud and diverse community of postgraduate students at BCU, who are striving to achieve their career goals and transform their lives. Read just some of their stories here.
Claudine Tracey
After studying a degree in English and Psychology, Claudine found herself working as a Personal Assistant for a property development company which sparked a deeper interest in the property industry. Claudine’s master’s experience has helped her climb the career ladder and defy gender stereotypes.
Claudine's story
Jiney Ang
Jiney arrived at BCU with her sights set on working in a management position and knew she could gain the skills and experience she needed to pursue an MBA in International Business. With new skills and experiences gained from her time at BCU, Jiney has so far excelled in her career, now working her way up the ladder at KPMG.
Jiney's story
Matthew Hill
Matthew's digital art skills from studying an MA in Fine Art have given him the opportunity to work in the film industry, landing his big break as a Concept Modeller on The Batman, before moving to Paramount Pictures to work as a Concept Artist on blockbusters like Mission: Impossible.
Matthew's story
More student stories
Open Days
BCU Open Days are the perfect opportunity to discover just what we have to offer. Talk to the experts who will be teaching you, chat with current students and tour our state-of-the-art facilities. If you can't wait for one of our Open Day, e
xperience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses.
Book now
Take a virtual tour
Find your course and apply now
Postgraduate courses
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Interview advice
Postgraduate study
Scholarships
Open Days
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Life in Birmingham
Reaching beyond
Graduate Scholarship
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We use cookies on this website to improve the experience we provide. By continuing to use our site you agree to this, or visit our
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to manage your settings.
Saved courses
Search website
Postgraduate Study
Find a course
Take a virtual tour
I am looking for information on...
How to apply
Postgraduate funding
Continuing your studies at BCU
Studying a new subject at postgraduate level
Part-time study
A day in the life as a postgraduate student at BCU
Postgraduate taught courses (Masters)
Postgraduate Research Courses (PhD)
If you’re thinking of postgraduate study, Birmingham City University offers a range of exciting opportunities.
Whether you want to pursue a passion, take the next step in your career or even change direction completely, we’ve got what you need to thrive – the expert staff, the fantastic facilities, and the location right in the heart of Birmingham.
We offer a variety of postgraduate degrees, including Master’s taught and Master’s by Research, MBAs, postgraduate certificates and diplomas (PGCert/PGDip), doctoral degrees, as well as part-time and flexible study options.
Find your course
Chat to your course tutor
We are offering online sessions between February and April, so you can talk to one of the course tutors at a time of your choice. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course and get your questions answered.
Find your course and book now
We're in the top 10% of UK universities for postgraduate student satisfaction
BCU has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading institutions for postgraduate student experience, outperforming 90% of other universities in the 2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. Our students rated us highly in areas such as teaching, assessment, on-campus facilities, and much more.
Key highlights from the survey
More reasons to study with us
Studying at BCU
Fees and funding
When it comes to funding, it’s important to start early, and we can help you find information about the scholarships and funding options open to you. You can also take advantage of Government-backed postgraduate loans to fund your studies. The loans are available for any subject and can be used towards fees and living expenses.
More on fees and funding
Why study here?
Taking a higher education course is a big investment in your future, and you’ll want to be sure that you’re choosing the right course and the right university.
Why study with us
How to apply
Unlike undergraduate degrees where you will apply via UCAS, you can apply straight to the university for most postgraduate degrees - almost like a job application. We'll run you through the application process so that you know what to expect, when to apply and how to perfect your personal statement.
Applying for a Postgraduate Degree
Postgraduate FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about postgraduate study, including when to apply, how it can help you, and funding.
Read the FAQs
Take a virtual tour
Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses and view on-demand webinars to find out about our postgraduate courses in depth.
Explore BCU
Download our guide
Interested in postgraduate study but need more information? This guide contains everything you need to know about applying for and succeeding in postgraduate study.
Download now
Postgraduate Funding guide
If you’re considering a Master’s or postgraduate research degree, you'll have access to a range of financial support. Our free funding guide walks you through these options and helps you secure the funding you need to achieve your academic goals.
Download now
Are you a current BCU undergraduate student?
Find out about our Graduate Scholarship, how to apply through our fast track application and the benefits of studying your Master's at BCU.
Continuing your studies at BCU
Fast-track to a new career
Whether you're looking to change career, or you’ve made it to the third year of your degree and feel like you might want to change your subject, there are plenty of options for you at postgraduate level. We offer a range of postgraduate conversion courses that don't require you to have studied the subject before, designed to help you fast-track into a new profession.
Explore conversion courses
Get advice from the experts
Advice for your Master's
Jumping from an undergraduate degree to a Master's is a big but exciting step. Our current students and expert advisers are here to help with guidance on everything from balancing work and study to where to socialise as a postgrad student.
Master's blog
Hear from our postgraduate researchers
Studying a PhD can be fascinating, challenging, exciting and rewarding...sometimes all in one day. Our postgraduate researchers provide valuable advice on future career options, balancing studies with work and social life, and the PhD process.
Read the blog
How part-time study works
Our part-time courses make it possible for you to enhance your career prospects and pursue your passion in a way that suits your lifestyle.
More about part-time study
Postgraduate personal statements
Applying for Master's study and not sure what's required of you in your personal statement? Don't worry, our free guide has top tips, examples from real students and all the guidance you'll need.
Free personal statement guide
Postgraduate Guide for parents
If your child is considering studying at Master's level after their undergraduate degree, then you might have some questions. Download our postgraduate guide for parents and carers to find out how studying a Master's could benefit them and what the application process is like.
Download the guide
What's it like to be a postgraduate student at BCU?
We have a confident, proud and diverse community of postgraduate students at BCU, who are striving to achieve their career goals and transform their lives. Read just some of their stories here.
Claudine Tracey
After studying a degree in English and Psychology, Claudine found herself working as a Personal Assistant for a property development company which sparked a deeper interest in the property industry. Claudine’s master’s experience has helped her climb the career ladder and defy gender stereotypes.
Claudine's story
Jiney Ang
Jiney arrived at BCU with her sights set on working in a management position and knew she could gain the skills and experience she needed to pursue an MBA in International Business. With new skills and experiences gained from her time at BCU, Jiney has so far excelled in her career, now working her way up the ladder at KPMG.
Jiney's story
Matthew Hill
Matthew's digital art skills from studying an MA in Fine Art have given him the opportunity to work in the film industry, landing his big break as a Concept Modeller on The Batman, before moving to Paramount Pictures to work as a Concept Artist on blockbusters like Mission: Impossible.
Matthew's story
More student stories
Open Days
BCU Open Days are the perfect opportunity to discover just what we have to offer. Talk to the experts who will be teaching you, chat with current students and tour our state-of-the-art facilities. If you can't wait for one of our Open Day, e
xperience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses.
Book now
Take a virtual tour
Find your course and apply now
Postgraduate courses
Recent searches
No recent searches
Popular searches
Virtual Tour
Interview advice
Postgraduate study
Scholarships
Open Days
Suggested searches
Accommodation
Life in Birmingham
Reaching beyond
Graduate Scholarship
Degree Apprenticeships