Postgraduate study

Take your knowledge and skills further with a postgraduate degree

Whether you've already decided to apply or you're still wondering if postgraduate study is right for you, all the information you need about life as a postgraduate student is here.

Search the more than 200 Master's, research, doctorate, teacher training and other postgraduate-level courses we offer, order a copy of our postgraduate prospectus, start a Virtual Portsmouth Experience from anywhere in the world, and find out how to fund your studies – including which scholarships, studentships, bursaries and loans you could apply for.

We're still accepting applications for all levels of study, despite the Coronavirus outbreak.

When you apply, we'll get back to you with a decision as soon as possible.

Master's degrees and taught courses

Ready to embark on another degree? Search our master's and postgraduate taught courses, order a copy of our prospectus, find out how to apply for a course with us, and get advice on how to fund your postgraduate study.

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PhD and research degrees

Play your part in solving the world's problems by doing your postgraduate research degree with us. Explore the research degrees we offer, including PhDs, MPhils and Professional Doctorates, and find out how to write your research proposal and fund your degree.

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Teacher training

Whatever age group or educational stage you'd like to teach, a career as a teacher starts with teacher training. From early years to further education, see the courses we offer, learn more about how to fund your training, and start your application.

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Courses starting in January and February

Many of our postgraduate courses have a January or February intake, so there's no need to wait until the autumn to get started.

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Order a prospectus

Get your copy of our postgraduate prospectus to browse our courses and discover the reasons to study in Portsmouth. Download your digital copy now, or if you're in the UK, request a hard copy for delivery.

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Postgraduate Open Evenings

Our upcoming Postgraduate Open Evening has been cancelled due to the current Covid-19 situation. Check back to find out about alternative arrangements for you to learn about our Master's and research opportunities.

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Postgraduate student stories

Studying with us as a postgraduate student is a great decision, but don't just take our word for it - read stories from our students about why they chose Portsmouth and how studying with us changed their lives.