Kickstart Your Master's Journey in September at the University of Plymouth - international scholarship available

Ready to elevate your career? The University of Plymouth offers a dynamic range of teaching and research Master's programmes designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your chosen career.

A triple gold university. Plymouth is one of a select number of universities in the UK to have achieved triple gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, with students also benefitting from placements and work-based learning each year, as well as research-led teaching.

Plymouth was one of the highest performing cities in the 2025 PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, scoring particularly highly across income distribution, work-life balance, jobs and skills. With a mission to advance knowledge and transform lives, Plymouth is a top 2 UK modern university (Times Higher Education, Young University Rankings 2024).

Ready to start? Explore our range of September programmes through our three faculties

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business

Comprising the Plymouth Business School, the School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, and the School of Art, Design and Architecture. Beyond degrees, the faculty supports entrepreneurship through The Cube, fosters collaboration via Creative Cultivator, and enriches the region through its Arts & Culture Programme.

Faculty of Health

Home to six schools: Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Peninsula Medical, and Peninsula Dental. Integrating world-leading research with practical expertise, the faculty is a premier UK provider for the health and social care sector, preparing students for over 350 career paths.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Spanning the Schools of Biological and Marine Sciences; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; and Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Students pair academic study with hands-on learning through advanced labs, field trips, and internships. Located in "Britain’s Ocean City," the faculty is uniquely positioned to tackle global societal challenges.

Search all our postgraduate programmes here.

Financial support

We believe in investing in your future. The university is thrilled to offer our Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship for postgraduate students starting in September 2026. This scholarship is worth £4,000 off tuition fees.

Find our more and check if you are eligible on our website.

Experience Plymouth

Plymouth is an incredible city by the sea, steeped in history and culture, and is one of the cheapest cities in the UK to live as a student, with living costs around 51 percent cheaper than London (livingcost.org/cost, 2026). Enjoy a vibrant student life, world-class facilities, and opportunities to connect with industry professionals.

Ready to take the next step?

Find the Master’s for you and apply now.  See the full list of courses available.

Visit our International study page to find out more information about studying at the University of Plymouth, including country guides, entry requirements and visa advice. 

Attend a postgraduate on-campus open evening, where you can attend sessions to provide you with all the information you require to choose the right postgraduate programme to meet your needs. 

Can't make it to our open evening? Email [email protected] with any questions you have.

Discover your potential at the University of Plymouth.

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