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Same campus. Next chapter.

If you're a current student and want to spend a little longer at Birmingham, this page is for you.

Why should I stay?

Continuing your journey at Birmingham is about building on everything you’ve already achieved. If you’re a current student thinking about what comes next, postgraduate study could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you’re looking to delve deeper into your subject area, want a new challenge, or considering a change, we've got plenty of options for you.

  • Industry links

    We are the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, 2025).

  • Alumni Scholarship

    Returning undergraduate alumni can apply for a £2,000 Alumni Scholarship.

  • Careers support

    Benefit from additional tailored career support from our dedicated postgraduate team.

What are my options?

Whatever your lifestyle, we’ve got the flexible study options to match. From part-time and online learning, to microcredentials, and short courses, you’re sure to find the right programme for you. Our taught programmes lead to a variety of qualifications including:

  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Education (MEd)
  • Master of Law (LLM)
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Science (MSc)
  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
  • Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
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How do I do it?

Read some of the stories from out current postgraduates who have been in the exact same position as you and how they navigated the change from undergraduate to postgraduate! 

Hear from graduates

Our alumni from Birmingham go on to work with top UK employers and lead in industries worldwide. Hear their story and find out how they were Built in Birmingham.

Explore graduate profiles

  • Frankie Rhodes

    Frankie studied Shakespeare Studies PhD/ MA by Research, and now works as a Volunteer Officer at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

  • Rishi Sher Singh

    Rishi graduated with an MBA and now works as the Founder and CEO of World of Gears.

  • Abi Weaver

    Abi graduated with a MSci in Biochemistry and now works as a Medical Affairs Senior Scientist at Haleon.

  • Llion Jones

    Llion graduated with both a BA Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science and MSc in Advanced Computer Science, and now works as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Sakana AI.

  • Emma Wang

    Emma works as the Charity Director at Heng Yuan Xiang (Group) Co., a well-known and highly respected company based in Shanghai, China.

  • Deepali Lodhia

    Deepali graduated from the University of Birmingham after studying a PhD in Astrophysics: Gravitational Wave Detection. Find out about her career.