Same course, different date
As a Masters student starting in January, you'll still benefit from the same opportunities and levels of support as our September starters do. Our Winter Welcome events are full of advice and fun social activities with other postgraduates starting at the same time as you. We can also help you find accommodation that starts when your course does.
Find your January Masters course
Applications for January 2026 Masters courses are now closed, but here's a list of courses we ran for January 2026 starters.
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
- MA Social Work
- MSc Nursing Adult
- MSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities)
- MSc Nursing (Mental Health)
- MSc Occupational Therapy
- MSc Paramedic Science
Find out more about the School of Social Sciences.
Find out more about Nottingham Law School.
- MSc Biomedical Science
- MSc Biomedical Science (by flexible learning)
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Chemistry / MSc Chemistry Professional Practice
- MSc Molecular Cell Biology
- MSc Molecular Microbiology
- MSc Neuropharmacology
- MSc Pharmacology
- MRes Analytical Chemistry
- MRes Advanced Materials Chemistry
- MRes Chemistry
- MRes Medical Imaging
- MRes Pharmaceutical Analysis
- MRes Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science
Find out more about the School of Science and Technology.
Why NTU?
See the top ten reasons to pick NTU for postgraduate study - including our specialised support and the fact we're only 90 minutes from London.
Why NTU?Support and guidance for postgraduates
Accommodation
We have dedicated accommodation on City Campus for postgraduate students starting in January. Our accommodation team can also advise on a range of trusted private accommodation.
Personalised careers support
At NTU, we’ll help you to maximise your competitive advantage, giving you personalised careers support to excel in your profession of choice.
How to apply
Apply for your Masters on the NTU Applicant Portal. If you receive an offer, try to meet your conditions as soon as possible to give yourself enough time to apply for your visa, if you need one, and plan for your arrival.
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Interested in studying a Masters or postgraduate course at NTU? Explore your options at our on-campus open event.
Entry requirements and preparing for NTU
International entry requirements
More about entry requirements for your country, region-specific scholarships, and upcoming events where you can meet your team in person or online.
Support for international students
Our dedicated student support teams offer specialist advice for international students, advice on visa application, health and wellbeing, faith matters, careers guidance, and academic and language support.
Living costs and managing your money
How much does it cost to be student in Nottingham? Budgeting advice, a breakdown of approximate monthly costs and guidance on working in the UK.
Planning your journey
How to plan your journey to NTU from UK airports by coach, taxi or train. Includes guidance on what to pack to bring with you and luggage advice.
Get to know NTU
Frequently asked questions about starting in January
Nottingham Trent University offers Masters with a January start in several subject areas including Business and Management, Science, Computing and Engineering.
As a Masters student starting in January, you'll still benefit from the same opportunities and levels of support.
We organise a Winter Welcome especially for January starters, full of advice and social activities where you can meet other postgraduates beginning their course at the same time as you.
Please check the entry requirements for international students by selecting your country to view your qualifications and the grades that we accept for applying to Masters degrees.
Please check the course page as well for any additional requirements.
We encourage you to prepare in advance for your Student visa application and apply as soon as you receive your CAS.
You can apply for your Student visa for January courses as soon as you receive your CAS.
You can enter the UK only once your visa has been issued. You can arrive up to 1 month prior to course start date (for courses more than six months in length). You must not travel to the UK before the start date given on your visa, no matter when your course starts.
Yes. We're delighted to offer a wide range of scholarships for Masters students starting in January, worth up to 50% of your tuition fee.
Course fees are published on the course page.
Yes. NTU has a dedicated accommodation offer for postgraduate students starting courses in January. Rooms are available in Sandby Hall (City Campus) and are suitable for postgraduate students that require contracts from January to January.
We recommend early booking as there is a limited number and allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
To allow time for you to apply for your visa and arrive on campus on time, we have added the below deadlines for students to meet all of their conditions:
- Deadline for students from Sri Lanka - Monday 24 November 2025
- Deadline for all other students - Monday 15 December 2025
We advise you to meet the conditions of your offer sooner if possible. Any relevant deadlines will also be communicated to you by email. When you've met all your conditions, your place at NTU will be confirmed and we can issue your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).