Letters help you. To learn more, to climb even higher, or to find a brand-new professional direction. Take your next big career step with postgraduate study at NTU.
A postgraduate qualification speaks volumes. Those letters after your name mean something. They are proof of your knowledge, experience and dedication. Additional skills you've gained that can help to give your future career options and earnings a boost.
There are many motivations for studying beyond your degree and we can support your ambitions. With a 20% alumni discount available on the majority of postgraduate courses, it can pay to stay at NTU.
Thinking about postgraduate study? Let us help you.
Why stay at NTU?
Satisfied students
We won two Whatuni Student Choice Awards and came runner up for Best UK University for Postgraduate Studies. At 82%, the number of postgraduates satisfied with the quality of their course exceeds the sector average too (and is 6% higher than Russell Group institutions).
Postgraduate CommunityThere's a course for you
We have over 7,000 postgraduate students studying in more than 30 subject areas. Whether you want to fight for justice, get creative, got to market or make a difference to people's lives, we're confident we have a course for you. See where postgraduate study could take you.
Postgraduate SubjectsYour benefits, continued
You'll still have access to NTU's wide range of extra benefits. There's dedicated postgraduate careers support, complimentary careers events, exciting cultural partnerships and free business expertise to take advantage of, as well as much more.
Supporting your SuccessFunding for NTU students
Postgraduate Scholarships
We are delighted to offer a number of postgraduate scholarships to help you with your tuition fees. Find out the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Alumni Discount
If you're currently studying at NTU or have recently graduated, you may be eligible for 20% off postgraduate course fees as part of our Alumni Discount.
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Improve your professional prospects
Postgraduate study builds on your experience, develops your skills and gives you a valuable competitive edge. You’ll certainly improve your professional prospects by standing out from the crowd with specialist knowledge and expertise.
Progress further and master your passion
Our courses are based on cutting-edge, world-class research. You'll learn at the very forefront of your field, with the option to continue on to doctoral study if desired. Postgraduate study will satisfy your intellectual curiosity in an environment that brings out the best in you.
Gain industry accreditation
Depending on your career, you may require a postgraduate degree to gain industry accreditation. We provide professional qualifications in sectors such as teaching, law, accountancy, property, surveying and many more.
Postgraduate courses
Beth stayed at NTU after her undergraduate degree to study for an MRes in Chemistry. She wants to use her qualification to help people and has been conducting research to improve treatments for cataracts using nanoparticles.
Conversion courses
Callum studied an undergraduate science degree at NTU, but a work placement inspired him to switch to law. He studied a legal conversion course part-time whilst working in NLS Legal.
Postgraduate open events
Join a postgraduate open event to chat to staff about your course. You will also be able to find out about admissions, funding, careers and student support.
Reserve your place and we'll send the full timetable and everything you need to know before the day.
- Wednesday 8 March 2023 (on campus), 4 - 6.30 pm
- Wednesday 7 June 2023 (on campus), 4 - 6.30 pm
Employability Fairs
You can talk to us about postgraduate study, the alumni discount, scholarships and more at one of the upcoming employability fairs.
- STEM Careers Fair – Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 November, Pavilion, Clifton Campus
- Life Sciences and Environment Careers Fair – Wednesday 16 November, Brackenhurst
Chat online
Got any questions? Chat online with our postgraduate students, postgraduate admissions, scholarships and student financial support teams.