Postgraduate study at Birmingham Newman University. Scholarships and funding options available. Apply now

Our Offering

At Birmingham Newman University, postgraduate study is about more than just gaining a qualification – it’s about growing in confidence, advancing your career, and becoming part of a supportive academic community. Our courses combine academic excellence with professional insight, helping you develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to make a meaningful impact in your field. View our postgraduate programmes

Whether you’re continuing your academic journey or returning to study after time away, our postgraduate programmes are designed to fit around your life and career goals, with flexible full-time, part-time, and distance learning options.

Our Campus

Our campus provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where every student is valued. With small class sizes and accessible teaching staff, you’ll find an atmosphere that encourages collaboration, personal growth, and confidence. You’ll also benefit from modern facilities, dedicated study spaces, and opportunities to engage with research and professional networks.

Support Available

Support is at the heart of what we do. From personalised academic guidance to wellbeing services, we’re committed to helping you thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Thanks to our strong student-to-staff ratios, you’ll receive tailored support throughout your studies, ensuring you’re equipped for success.

Postgraduate Community

When you join Birmingham Newman University, you join a community that values your voice and supports your ambitions. Our postgraduate students benefit from close working relationships with experienced lecturers – many of whom bring direct industry expertise – and from being part of a diverse network of learners who share ideas, experiences, and goals.

Our Programmes

We offer a variety of postgraduate courses designed to meet your aspirations and professional needs, including:

Master’s degrees in Nursing, Education, Psychology, Theology, Business, and Computer Science

Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates across a wide range of disciplines

PGCE programmes, including School Direct routes, preparing the next generation of teachers

Each course blends theoretical learning with practical application, ensuring you graduate with the confidence, skills, and insight to stand out in your chosen career or pursue further research. View our postgraduate programmes

Flexible study options

Many of our postgraduate courses are available on a part-time basis, with some offering blended or distance learning. This flexibility allows you to balance your studies with work and/or personal commitments.

Career-focused programmes

Our courses are designed with employability in mind. Whether you are looking to progress in your current role, change direction or pursue further academic research, our programmes will equip you with the skills and confidence to succeed.

Funding

We want postgraduate study to be accessible. Birmingham Newman University offers:

Postgraduate Master’s Loans of up to £11,836

20% discount on a full Master’s degree programme for eligible alumni 

Tax-free bursaries up to £24,000 and scholarships up to £26,000 for PGCE trainees in key subjects such as Maths, Physics, and Computing

For detailed information, visit our Postgraduate Finance Information , PGCE & School Direct Finance Information  or Alumni benefits

Open Day

The best way to discover whether Birmingham Newman University is right for you is to visit us. At our Postgraduate Open Days, you’ll have the chance to:

• Speak directly with lecturers and current students
• Learn more about funding and support
• Explore our campus and facilities
• Gain insights into our postgraduate programmes

Book an Open Day

Come and see how we can help you achieve your ambitions.