Study your master’s at Lancaster University - a top-ranked, research-led institution. Apply now

Join a vibrant master’s community where academic excellence meets a strong sense of belonging.

At Lancaster University, you’ll study in a stimulating, research-led environment, learning from academics at the forefront of their fields.

We offer a wide range of taught master’s degrees, including MSc, MA and MBA programmes, within a supportive and dynamic academic community.

Our world-class education is designed to help you reach your full potential, combining innovative teaching with flexible course structures to prepare you for your future.

Why choose Lancaster for your master’s?

Studying a master’s at Lancaster is more than gaining specialist knowledge – it’s an investment in your future. We focus on developing the skills and experience you need to succeed in today’s global workplace.

• Globally recognised excellence - rated 5 Stars for overall performance by QS, which includes teaching, facilities, employability, and research
• Excellent career prospects - focused on supporting you in becoming an attractive candidate in the global job market. Lancaster is one of the top 30 most targeted universities by the UK's leading graduate employers (High Fliers Research 2026)
• Supportive scholarships - investing in the future of our students by enabling access to a world-class education. We reward excellence and have a range of scholarships available to support our students with tuition fees and the cost of living
• Learn from leading researchers - joint third in the UK for Research Intensity (Complete University Guide 2026), and in the latest Research Excellence Framework, 91% of our research was independently rated as 'internationally excellent' or 'world-leading' (REF 2021)

Career focused

A degree from Lancaster opens a world of possibility for your future.  

All our courses are specially designed to kick-start your career, providing you with the skills and knowledge that will prepare you for success after graduation. 

At Lancaster, you'll have access to resources to support your career: 

•  24/7 online career management and professional development resources 
• Volunteering opportunities to boost your CV 
• Support with finding and applying for part-time paid opportunities 
• Opportunities to develop fundamental employability skills such as resilience, time management, and effective teamwork 
• Connecting with experienced professionals in your industry of interest to help you develop leadership and communication skills, while gaining valuable real-world insights, through our Career Mentoring Programme
•  Lifetime careers support, even after you graduate 

Explore our career support.

Funding your studies

We believe that funding concerns should not stop any student with talent to thrive at Lancaster. Dependent on your financial circumstances and academic ability, we have a range of scholarships to support our students.

We understand that funding your master’s may be complicated. Our teams can provide you with advice and guidance on various aspects of university financial support.

Contact our admissions team for further information. 

Scholarships available: 

• Alumni Loyalty Scholarship – 10% fee discount
• Lancaster Master’s Excellence Scholarships – fee reduction amounts are determined by the faculty offering your chosen programme, the associated programme fee level, and the grade achieved from your undergraduate degree at the point of entry 
• MBA Scholarships – up to 50% fee reduction

You will automatically be considered for all available scholarships when you apply.

Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Please contact us or visit our website for further information.

View all our master’s scholarships.

Upcoming open day - 27 June 2026

Want to find out more about studying your master’s at Lancaster?

Our on-campus open day will provide the perfect opportunity to see what we have to offer.

• Take a tour of our beautiful parkland campus
• Speak to current students about university life
• Ask friendly staff any questions you have about studying at Lancaster

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What else should you know about Lancaster University?

Have a question about studying at Lancaster? Visit our website to get in touch, or download a postgraduate prospectus.

Find your course and apply

You can use our master’s application portal to apply for most of our courses. Visit our website to learn more.

For any queries, get in touch with our master’s admissions team or call +44(0)1524 592032.