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Postgraduate study

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Postgraduate study is a powerful way to invest in your future. Whether you want to deepen your knowledge in a subject you love, accelerate your career, increase your earning potential, or head in a new direction altogether, a postgraduate degree can help you get there.

We offer a wide variety of career-focused postgraduate courses designed to give you a competitive edge. Many of our degrees offer flexible options, including part-time and online learning, to accommodate your work or personal commitments.

Our courses are developed in collaboration with industry experts and often carry accreditation from professional bodies, ensuring you gain skills that employers value. Plus, you'll be learning from expert academics who are connected to the world of work and bring real-life insights into the classroom.

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  • 30
    Top30We’re a top 30 UK universityGuardian University Guide 2026
  • 10
    Top10We're in the UK top 10 for teaching excellence Daily Mail University Guide 2026
  • 1stWe're 1st in the north-east for student satisfactionComplete University Guide 2026
  • 10
    Top10We're in the UK top 10 for student support servicesDaily Mail University Guide 2026

Postgraduate fees and funding

Find out all you need to know about fees and funding for postgraduate students, including how to pay your tuition fees, what scholarships might be available to you, and other financial support we can offer.

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Postgraduate research degrees

Pursuing a research degree is a major academic milestone and a rewarding challenge. It’s an exciting opportunity to explore a subject you’re passionate about and to make your own original contribution to your field. Every research degree is different, shaped by your interests, ideas, and the topic you choose to focus on. No two projects are the same, which means your experience will be as unique as your research.

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Kyle Brewis

I knew postgraduate study was right for me as I wanted to focus on a more specialist area relevant to my career. Since graduating, I've moved into a new role, been accepted into a Detective Sergeant programme, and I’m working towards my next promotion.

Kyle Brewis

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Conversion courses

Are you interested in changing career direction but don’t know where to start? A conversion course is an intensive postgraduate degree which allows you to do just that. Find out more about the conversion courses we offer.

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Customised Awards Scheme

Our Customised Awards Scheme gives you the freedom to shape your degree around your career goals and personal interests – at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Choose from a wide range of modules to focus on one subject or combine multiple areas, creating a qualification that’s unique to you.

Find out more about how the Customised Awards Scheme works, entry requirements, and how to apply.

Customised Awards Scheme