Go further by choosing postgraduate study at Plymouth - funding options available

Study a master’s at a university that has access to valuable industry partnerships, in a city that has 25,000 new job opportunities on the horizon for your future career (estimated growth from the Government investment in Plymouth – Plymouth City Council). 

At Plymouth, you’ll have access to careers advice for life as well as a growing careers network in the South West. Friendly and supportive staff will support you to follow your passions and make the most of postgraduate student life.

The University is now welcoming new students for January and September 2027 and are looking forward to meeting you on campus soon.

Go further with Plymouth

• Fund your studies – From scholarships and loans, to grants from charitable trusts, you can fund your postgraduate study at Plymouth in a number of ways. Their Support teams are on hand to discuss your options and make sure that finances don’t stand in your way.
• Accelerate your career – Whether you’re looking to find out more about the subject you love or enhance your career, Plymouth’s specialist facilities and industry connections can take your career further.
• Secure your future – Over 94% of the University’s postgraduates are working or studying 15 months after graduating (most recent Graduate Outcomes Survey)
• Be  Supported – From mental health support to finance and careers advice, the University has a team of dedicated specialist advisors who are on hand to ensure that you get the most out of your postgraduate experience.
• Love where you live – The University of Plymouth is nestled between the beautiful sandy beaches of Devon and Cornwall, and the dramatic landscapes of Dartmoor. It’s the ideal place to find a unique and exciting work life balance.

“The knowledge I learnt from my course helped me to develop massively. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. From my job interview to the work I do after graduating, I started learning it at university.” Lewis Milburn, MSc Cyber Security graduate and Penetration Tester at KPMG UK

Choose from over 90 postgraduate programmes, most of which can be studied full or part time with options to study online or in person. They incorporate input from researchers, current practitioners, professional bodies and businesses. This ensures the programmes are current, relevant and stimulating, providing the skills sought after by employers.

The University of Plymouth also offers a range of  conversion programmes  which allow you to study something completely new. That career change you’ve been dreaming of? Find it at Plymouth.

Find out more about your programme of interest:

• AI, Data Science and Cyber Security
• Architecture
• Biomedical Science
• Business, Marketing and Management
• Chemistry
• Criminology
• Dentistry
• Design and Game Design
• Education
• Engineering
• Filmmaking
• Geography, Earth and Environmental Science
• Health Professions
• Humanities
• International Relations and Social Research
• Law
• Marine
• Medicine
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Psychology
• Zoo and Aquaculture

Head to the University of Plymouth  website  to find out more and apply.

Visit us at our Postgraduate Open Evening  -  whether you want to learn about the course options available to you, how to fund your postgraduate degree, or you want to ask staff and students questions, an Open Evening is the perfect opportunity to find out more. Book your place now.

Contact information:

University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth PL4 8AA
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)1752 585858
E:  [email protected]