Postgraduate study
Postgraduate webinars
Thinking about postgraduate study? We hosted a series of live talks, with sessions from real students and expert staff.
Catch up on-demandDownload our guide
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.
Download nowWhy 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 usBursaries
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.
Learn about bursariesI 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.
Read their storiesHow 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.
Find out moreFINANCE AND ADVICE
GOING FROM UNDERGRADUATE TO POSTGRADUATE
Josi shares her experience of starting a master’s straight after her bachelor’s degree and discusses a lot of the questions you may currently have.
Undergraduate to postgraduateCOMPLETE GUIDE TO POSTGRAD LOANS
We have outlined what you need to know about funding your postgraduate course so that you can easily go through the options applicable to you.
Guide to postgrad loans
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.
Our Experts
Our staff are experts in their field, offering up-to-date knowledge and valuable industry contacts, whether it be exhibiting artists, celebrated legal experts or professional musicians. Read more about just four of our many staff who have demonstrated outstanding research, experience and teaching in their respected fields.
Sarah Cooper
School of Law
As a senior lecturer in law, Director of Mooting and a researcher in our Centre for American Legan Studies, Sarah has worked on a range of wrongful conviction cases in Arizona, and helped law students to obtain scholarships and compete in national mooting finals.
Hatem El-Gohary
Business School
Professor of Marketing Hatem El-Gohary has over 20 years of experience in academia, and was recently one of the winners at the Institute for Small Business Enterprise Awards 2014, taking home the Gold award in the Creative Industries Entrepreneurship category.
Mak Sharma
School of Computing
Mak is internationally recognised for his expertise in the use of Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle resources, and embedding these into various qualifications. He has worked with a number of organisations to provide a set of problem-based learning programmes.
Ann Cubbin
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Ann has been with Birmingham City University for 12 years, and has worked as Programme Director for Community Health Nursing for the past six. She recently received the Queen’s Award in recognition of her outstanding achievements, after being nominated by her students.