Study a Master's at BCU
Apply now to start this September
Recently graduated and wondering what to do next? A postgraduate course could be your next step.
BUILD PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS
Our postgraduate courses focus on employability and entering the working world. You’ll have opportunities to develop professional networks with industries in Birmingham and the rest of the UK. We have well-established relationships with some of the country’s leading employers including Jewson, Mitchells and Butlers and Greene King.
STEAMHOUSE
Our brand new £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 you to share your 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.
Christiana Sodamola
Finance - MSc
“My Master’s has given me the knowledge, exposure, networks and confidence I need.”
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 or PhD, you could earn £6,000 more per year, or £240,000 over a 40-year working life, than someone with just a degree.
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).
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.
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.
Khash Zarrin
Music Industries - MA
“I was headhunted for my dream job in the music industry.”
Pursue your passion
With over 120 postgraduate and professional development courses to choose from, there’s choice to think outside the box and arm yourself with a qualification that suits your interests and ambitions.
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.
Jessica Wythe
Professional Doctorate in Education – EdD
“I chose my favourite module from undergraduate and followed that passion – now my work is changing Education policy and practice.”
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.
REF 2021
As a Postgraduate student, you'll 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).
Tom Fair
Data Journalism - MA
“I knew I had to come to BCU when I realised the course leader was a big name in the industry.”
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.
School of Jewellery
The School of Jewellery’s 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.
Discover our School of JewellerySchool of Art
Birmingham School of Art is based in a Grade I listed building in Birmingham 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.
Discover our School of ArtBetsy Bradley
Fine Art - MA
“BCU gave me the confidence to make bold moves with my art.”