Apply for a postgraduate degree

How to apply, and what happens next

You can apply for most taught postgraduate courses directly from the course page. Just find the course you want to apply for and select 'Apply now'.

If this is your first application, you will need to create an account. You can then save your progress and come back to the form later if you need to.

Start in September 2026

We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses starting in September 2026 across various subject areas. Explore our courses to find out more information and apply today.

When to apply

Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry.

Applications for September 2026 postgraduate courses are now closed to international applicants.

Getting an offer

If your application is successful, we will make one of two kinds of offer.

• Unconditional: Your place is already confirmed, and you don't need to meet any conditions.
• Conditional: You will need to meet certain conditions before we confirm your place.

When your place is confirmed, you're all set to start your masters. We'll send you details about what happens when you start and what you need to do next.

Other postgraduate courses

We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses, including apprenticeships, research degrees and continuous professional development.

Each of these course types has its own application process. You can find more information on the pages below.

• Higher and degree apprenticeships
• Continuous professional development (CPD)
• Health and social care CPD
• Research degrees