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Why do a postgraduate degree?

Postgraduate study develops your skills, supports your career progression and allows for rich personal development – and it's more affordable than ever

The government offers postgraduate loans of up to £11,836 for students in all subject areas starting a masters after 2022, as long as you are under 60 and a UK or EU national living in England.

At Brighton we have over 140 postgraduate courses, many of which offer flexible study options and a strong graduate employment record. We also offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries for UK, EU and international students alike.

Still not convinced? Here are three reasons why you should consider a postgraduate degree.

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1. Freedom to explore your interests

If there was a part of your undergraduate degree that really interested or inspired you, a postgrad degree is the perfect opportunity to explore it in greater detail. Typically, you will complete an extended research project or dissertation towards the end of your course, giving you a chance to contribute to the knowledge base of your chosen field.

If you are interested in pursuing an academic career, a postgraduate degree provides the perfect stepping stone between bachelor's and PhD level. MRes programmes – as opposed to MA or MSc programmes – are specially designed to improve your research skills in view of doctoral study.

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2. Career-changing possibilities

A postgrad degree is an opportunity to build on your undergraduate degree and become an expert in a particular discipline. Psychology could lead to community psychology, marketing to digital marketing, computing to user experience design, and so on. Progressing in this way allows you to develop a specialist skillset and fine-tune your career path.

Alternatively, you could use one of our popular postgraduate conversion courses to change career direction altogether – not every programme requires you to have studied the subject before. Our Law CPE, for example, is an accredited conversion course that helps non-graduates of law to kick-start their career in legal practice.

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3. Enhanced employability

Whilst a master’s degree doesn’t guarantee you a job, it certainly improves your chances as more and more people are taking undergraduate courses. A postgraduate degree is your chance to gain an advantage over other graduates and show your commitment to your field of interest. It also demonstrates advanced, transferable skills in communication, project management, critical thinking, data analysis and problem solving.

But it won't just help you to get a job after university – it will also help you to earn more money in the long term. According to a report by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), postgraduates earn on average 18% more than first degree holders, six months after graduation.

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The University of Brighton is in the top 50 for graduate outcomes in England.

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Professional accreditation

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 also have links with hundreds of large companies and small–medium enterprises, helping you to build a professional network while still at university.

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Flexible study

We offer a range of flexible study options to help you balance work and life commitments. Many of our courses are available to study part-time, including some on a distance-learning basis. We also have two intakes a year meaning that you can join at a time more convenient to you. You can also choose to take a break from study – exiting with a PGCert or PGDip – or take certain modules as stand-alone short courses.

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World-leading research impact

The University of Brighton is recognised for research that brings significant benefits to society and the economy, with 92% rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of research impact in the latest REF. As a postgraduate student, you will gain expert insight from the same inspiring lecturers behind our research success.

To say my experience was of the highest order is to underplay what I was a part of – the course has changed my life. I am now looking at business on a corporate level and working in the change management team of an investment bank in the City of London. This opportunity would never have presented itself without the University of Brighton.

Michael Morgan, General Management MBA

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