January start masters courses

Postgraduate study develops your skills, supports your career progression and allows for rich personal development. Our range of postgraduate courses offering start dates in January means you can join the University of Brighton at a time more convenient to you.

We have a postgraduate community of around 3,600 students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Many of our postgraduate courses are accredited by professional industry bodies, equipping you with knowledge on the latest industry developments so you can enter the job market confident in your understanding of your chosen sector.

There are some real benefits of starting your postgraduate journey with us in January instead of September. The timing of joining in January may better align with your personal aspirations or decision to change career, and for international students you have more time to prepare to study in the UK.

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Why choose Brighton?

  • Many of our postgraduate courses are recognised and accredited by leading professional bodies, so you can be confident that your studies are relevant to your chosen career.
  • We are in the top 50 for graduate outcomes in England – Complete University Guide 2025.
  • Research that addresses global challenges and has a positive impact on people's lives and communities – 98% of our research is rated as world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
  • The big-hearted city by the sea – Brighton is in the top 100 best student cities in the world (QS World Uni Rankings 2025). Inclusive and friendly – it's a place where everyone belongs.
  • We're accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an accreditation achieved by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.
  • Employability and building transferable skills is worked into all of our courses through our practical approach to teaching and learning, meaning you'll enter the job market with practical experience.

Postgraduate and masters degrees starting in January

Courses starting in 2026

You can apply for our January start masters courses directly from the course page.

The list of courses below may be subject to change, so please check back here in the autumn for the most up-to-date list of courses with a January start date.

Accounting

Business management

Computing

Marketing

*please note that the placement route is not available on courses starting in January 2026.

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Application process for January start courses

You can apply for our January start masters degrees and postgraduate courses directly from the course page.

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Information for international students

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Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships

These awards are automatically granted to students from specific regions.

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Pre-sessional English courses

Improve your English language skills to meet our academic requirements.

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Visa and CAS deadlines

You will need to be aware of the visa and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) deadlines.

Information for UK students

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Scholarships for UK postgraduate students

Find out more about our postgraduate scholarships.

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Postgraduate masters loans

You can apply for a postgraduate masters loan from Student Finance England to help fund your course or living expenses.

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Consider the benefits

Enhanced employability and earning potential are important factors for many postgraduate students.

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