Master's blog

Jumping from an undergraduate degree to a Master's is a big but exciting step. Our current students and expert advisers are here to help with the application and finance process and give you top tips to navigate postgraduate life and study.

If you’re thinking about studying a Master’s, it’s worth knowing what’s expected of you at postgraduate level. Master’s student, Lucy, shared the key differences between undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Sometimes, life isn’t as straight-forward as going to school, university and then securing a graduate job. Our postgra...

You might have heard the word ‘postgraduate’ if you’re coming to the end of your undergraduate degree, but what does i...

You’ve already completed your undergraduate degree, so what more can you get from further study? We’ve got five reasons...

If you’re currently studying at university, you might have heard the term ‘postgraduate’ thrown around, but what exactl...

Did you know that you could apply for postgraduate study in minutes if you’re a current BCU undergraduate student? Our ...

So, you’re interested in applying for postgraduate study? Here’s a step by step guide covering all you need to know to ...

Whether you're already working and want a change of career, or you’ve made it to the third year of your degree and fee...

When applying for a course, your personal statement is a key part of the process. Your statement is going to shine a li...

Make the most of our open events and leave feeling like you’ve got all the information you need.

Thinking about joining us for postgraduate study? We’ve got seven reasons why you should come along to a Postgraduate O...

If you’ve already studied an undergraduate degree, either with BCU or another university, you might be wondering what ...

So, you're finishing up your undergraduate degree and thinking about whether to do a master’s. Josi shares her experien...

There are lots of factors to consider when thinking about studying a postgraduate course. One of the biggest considerat...

Thinking about postgraduate study but not sure what all the different course types mean? We’ve got you covered with our...

Thinking about heading back or staying on at university? If you’ve been thinking about your next steps for a while you...

Whether you're coming to the end of your third year and are wondering how you're going to pay for a Master's or you're...

Whether you’re about to finish your undergraduate degree or are looking for a career change, a postgraduate degree coul...

So you've been considering studying a postgraduate degree, you've found a course you're interested in and you've been d...

Are you looking at continuing your studies with a course that’s a little bit different? Birmingham City University offe...

Master's blog

What's different about postgraduate study?

How Master’s study can lead you to your future career

Postgraduate jargon buster

Why study a Master's degree?

What is a postgraduate degree?

How to complete a postgraduate fast track application

How fast is our fast track postgraduate application?

How to apply for a postgraduate degree

Changing direction at postgraduate level

How to write a postgraduate personal statement

How to get the most out of a Postgraduate Open Event

7 reasons to attend a Postgraduate Open Event

Why you should attend a Postgraduate Open Event at BCU… even if you’re already a BCU student!

Going from undergraduate to postgraduate

Complete Guide to Postgrad Loans

Different types of postgraduate degrees

10 reasons to attend our postgraduate Virtual Open Events

Five ways to fund your postgraduate degree

How do I know a Postgraduate degree is for me?

Postgraduate study concerns

15 Master's courses you didn’t know BCU offered