Why study a postgraduate degree?
BUILD PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS
Our postgraduate courses focus on employability and entering the working world. 驰辞耻鈥檒濒 have opportunities to develop professional networks with industries in 探花直播 and the rest of the UK. We have well-established relationships with some of the country鈥檚 leading employers including Jewson, Mitchells and Butlers and Greene King.听
STEAMHOUSE
Our brand new 拢70 million building, STEAMhouse, provides space for students to learn alongside businesses in residency. Based at our expanding City Centre Campus, this state-of-the-art centre will enable听you听to share听your听ideas with industry and work on real, industry-based projects, as well as provide access to outstanding facilities and equipment and opportunities to network with local businesses.听
Christiana Sodamola
MSc Finance
鈥淢测 惭补蝉迟别谤鈥檚 has given me the knowledge, exposure, networks and confidence I need.鈥�听
Transform your career
We are committed to developing our students with the skills and knowledge they need to secure future employment. As someone with a Master's degree听you could earn 拢5,000 more per year, or 拢200,000 over a 40-year working life, than someone with just a degree (Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2023, Department for Education).
Accredited courses
Many of our courses have internationally recognised professional accreditations, such as the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) and RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).听
Courses created for industry
Our courses are designed to support you to achieve your career goals. Many of our courses offer exciting opportunities to work on live projects with businesses and attend industry talks and workshops. 听
Careers guidance
Throughout your student journey, you will have access to our full range of support services. We offer a wide range of career support services to help you gain work experience, plan your career, and develop application and interview skills.
TAHER SHEKHELARAB
MSc Construction Project Management
鈥淭hanks to my 惭补蝉迟别谤鈥檚, I鈥檓 in demand. The breadth of knowledge taught on听my course听is something that companies are looking for."
Pursue your passion
With over 120 postgraduate and professional development courses to choose from, there鈥檚 choice to think outside the box and arm yourself with a qualification that suits your interests and ambitions.听
Changing direction at PG level
We offer a range of postgraduate conversion courses designed to help you fast-track into a new subject after completing an undergraduate degree.听
Jessica Wythe
Professional Doctorate in Education 鈥� EdD
鈥�I chose my favourite module from undergraduate and followed that passion 鈥� now my work is changing Education policy and practice.鈥澨�听听
Be taught by experts
Our lecturers are experts in their subject. Several of our academic staff are National Teaching Fellows - the most prestigious award for excellence in university teaching and learning.听
REF 2021
As a Postgraduate student,听you'll be taught by experienced researchers who are focused on advancing their area of research. 93% of our research was recognised internationally for originality, significance and rigour, of which 19% was judged world-leading (REF 2021).听
Tom Fair
MA Data Journalism
鈥淚 knew I had to come to BCU when I realised the course leader was a big name in the industry.鈥�
Master the Arts
Choosing a creative subject at master's level is your opportunity to refine your art, specialise and find yourself as an artist. We maintain creative networks across the region that provide opportunities to exhibit your work.听听
School of Jewellery
The School of Jewellery鈥檚 award winning building houses an array of workshops in addition to its outstanding atrium gallery space. Its Digital Technology Hub houses industry standard 3D printing and laser technologies, enabling the creation of complex jewellery and horological items.听听听
Discover our School of JewellerySchool of Art
探花直播 School of Art is based in a Grade I listed building in 探花直播 city centre, complete with light and airy studios, gallery and installation space, a fine art library and workshops for wood, metal, plaster, fibreglass, ceramics, digital media, print and photography.听听听
Discover our School of ArtBetsy Bradley
MA Fine Art
鈥淏CU gave me the confidence to make bold moves with my art.鈥�
Postgraduate personal statement guide