If you're leaving NTU soon, why not stay and do a postgraduate course?

Published: 29/05/2025

Staying on at NTU for postgraduate study could be the best option for your career, future earnings and skills development. Here's why:

1. Boost your career prospects

In many industries, like teaching, law, finance and surveying, a postgraduate degree isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Even in fields where it’s not required, having that extra qualification can set you apart. It shows you're serious, skilled, and ready to lead. Plus, with NTU’s strong links to industry and career-focused teaching, you’ll graduate with real-world experience that employers value.

2. Earn more, faster

Postgraduates typically earn an average of £5,500 more a year than those with just an undergraduate degree*. That’s a faster track to financial independence. And the bonus is NTU graduates can get up to 20% off tuition fees for postgraduate study with our exclusive alumni discount. More earning potential and a discount? Win-win.

3. Follow what you love (or discover something new)

Postgraduate study is your chance to dive deeper into a subject you love — or take a bold new direction. NTU offers a range of specialist and conversion courses, designed to help you change fields or build on your undergraduate knowledge. Whether you’re chasing a dream career or looking to build skills in an area you haven't previously studied, there’s a course for you.

Hear from Anthea who stayed at NTU for her Masters in Law and now works as a Policy Advisor:

Thinking about it? Come and talk to us

Join us at our Postgraduate Open Event on Wednesday 4 June, 4–6.30 pm. Chat with course leaders, explore funding options, and get advice on applying. It’s the perfect way to explore your next steps.

If you can’t make it, catch up with recordings from our Postgraduate Open Week online.

* five years after graduation - 2024 Longitudinal Education Outcomes study