Postgraduate study
Postgraduate Virtual Open Day 28 April 2021
Are you interested in studying a postgraduate degree? Attending one of our Virtual Open Days is a great way to find out more about the courses we offer and get answers to any questions you might have.
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Our Postgraduate Guide provides details of all our postgraduate taught and research courses. It also provides information about the research environment at Birmingham City University.
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Fees and funding
Postgraduate FAQs
Personal statements
Midlands4Cities
Fees and funding
Take advantage of a loan of up to £10,906 for postgraduate study. The loans are available for any subject and are a contribution to costs including fees and living costs. Worried about repayments? See how much your repayments will be using the calculator. We can help you find information about scholarships, loans and other funding options open to you. When it comes to funding, it’s important to start early.
Postgraduate FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about postgraduate study, including when to apply, how it can help you, and funding.
Personal statements
When applying for a postgraduate course, your personal statement is key a part of the process. Your statement is going to shine a light on your personal experience, academic success, personal skills and any other factors that will support your application for further studies.
Midlands4Cities
Over five years we’ll be offering 410 PhD studentships to excellent research students in the arts and humanities. This is for a fully funded place and a £14,565 stipend for living expenses. The AHRC-funded Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C) brings together eight leading universities across the Midlands to support the professional and personal development of the next generation of arts and humanities doctoral researchers. There are also Collaborative Doctoral Awards (CDAs) available with pre-defined projects which involve collaboration with a local cultural institution.
How to apply
Are you interested in applying for a Master's degree? 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 you're ready.
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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.
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Bursaries
Get all the details about bursaries and funding options available for postgraduate students to ensure you can get the help you need for your course.
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I AM BCU PG
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.
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Postgraduate Taught
Taught Postgraduate degrees are a lot like undergraduate programmes. You’ll complete a series of modules following a set timetable of seminars, lectures and other activities. The majority of Masters-level programmes are taught courses. You’ll be much more responsible for studying independently in your free time, but the academics in charge of your course will lead you through it.

Postgraduate Research
Postgraduate Research degrees are more independent in nature. You won’t have as many timetabled units (in fact, you may not have any). Instead, you’ll focus on one or more extended projects. You’ll still receive support and guidance from an expert supervisor, but the focus of your programme will be on your own research work.
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Postgraduate Open Day - 28 April