University of the Year
Daily Mail University Guide 2027
Postgraduate study at Birmingham
Rising in all major league tables and now Daily Mail University of the Year 2027, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. Our postgraduate programmes are designed to inspire and empower, equipping you with the skills and confidence to advance your career.
By choosing Birmingham, you're choosing to study at one of the world's best universities, renowned for changing lives and transforming society. We offer over 600 postgraduate courses committed to your career, to help you widen your skills base, further your knowledge and boost your future prospects.
- Top 2
UK universities most targeted by leading graduate employers
High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2026
- 10th
best university in the UK
QS World University Rankings 2027
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Postgraduate Open Day - Saturday 14 November 2026
Book your placeVisit our beautiful campus to find out more about the programmes we offer, learn about the support available for postgraduates, and hear from current students about life at Birmingham.
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Built in Birmingham. Forged for the future.
Meet our graduatesOur alumni work with top UK employers and lead in industries worldwide, using their Birmingham-honed skills to make an impact around the globe.
Conversion courses
Search conversion coursesConsidering a complete change in career? Make your move with one of our conversion courses. We offer opportunities to pursue a postgraduate degree in certain fields, which don't require a specialist undergraduate degree.
Birmingham: a city built for students
Explore the UK's second cityBirmingham is often talked about but often not understood. This is a city shaped by young people and driven by ideas, energy and ambition. With over 100,000 students and one of the youngest populations in Europe, Birmingham is a city on the rise and a place to call home.
Postgraduate events
We offer both campus and online events so that you can discover Birmingham in a way to suit you.
Postgraduate funding
We offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finance, so there are no surprises once you begin your course.
Postgraduate stories
Discover what it's like to live and learn at Birmingham through the voices of our postgraduate students and alumni.