Postgraduate Open Evening - Wednesday 18 March

Undergraduate study is usually your first degree such as a BA, BSc, or foundation degree. It’s designed to help you build subject knowledge, develop transferable skills, and prepare for the world of work or further study. It’s the starting point for many students entering higher education.

Postgraduate study generally comes after you complete an undergraduate degree. It allows you to deepen your expertise in your chosen subject, or explore a new direction. Our postgraduate courses include postgraduate diplomas, taught master's, and also research degrees. You can also study a conversion degree, which can help you change career paths or enter a new field without prior academic experience in that area.

Our postgraduate programmes are flexible, inclusive, and career-focused. You might be progressing from undergraduate study, or returning to education later in life. Either way, you can take your next step with confidence.

A master’s degree can be a great way of continuing your professional development. You can gain new skills and knowledge which will enable you to advance your career. With many of our courses, you can opt to study full-time, part-time or online. Which means you can fit your studies around your work and family commitments.

It’s a significant investment in your future. But research has shown that individuals with a postgraduate degree tend to earn more than individuals with only an undergraduate degree over their working lifetime.

Many of our courses are accredited and approved by leading professional bodies. This enables you to gain industry recognition as well as a degree. Your qualification could count towards registration with a professional organisation. And even let you gain extra qualifications alongside your degree. Helping to boost your career prospects and earning potential.

You may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the Government to help with the costs of study. You’ll only need to start repaying the loan when your income is over a certain amount. If you’re a UK student who gained your undergraduate degree with us, you may be eligible for our Alumni Loyalty Discount which entitles you to 20% off your tuition fees.

Read these helpful articles for further information:

• Should I do a master’s?
• Why study postgraduate?

For UK students we offer an Alumni Loyalty Discount of 20% to University of Lancashire award holders. This discount applies to both postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degrees. 

International students are not eligible for the loyalty discount.

Our postgraduate students are entitled to all our student support offerings, this includes:

• Cost of living support
• Mature student support
• The Pre-school Centre for students with young children.
• Careers and employment support
• Mental health and wellbeing support

Much more support is available and further details can be found in our student support hub.

The information you have provided will be passed over to our student support team to review. They'll make contact with you before the event if they need to finalise anything.

If you have specified that you need a quieter space, we have a 30-minute quiet time starting prior to the advertised time for the event. 

Postgraduate students can now apply for a loan from the Student Loans Company in the same way as undergraduate students. However, unlike an undergraduate loan, this will be paid directly to you. As a result, it is important to consider your tuition fees and when you need to pay these to the University.

To apply please follow the relevant link:

• Students living in England
• Students living in Northern Ireland
• Students living in Scotland
• Students living in Wales