Boost your career, change direction or explore a subject you've always wanted to – it's all possible if you return to study at BU.
We have a wide portfolio of postgraduate courses leading to a Master's degree or Postgraduate Diploma, as well as research courses leading to a PhD or MPhil.
BU also offers a range of flexible options with short and part-time courses, that can be tailored to suit your lifestyle and enhance your career prospects.
10% student family discount
Your immediate family members could be eligible for our 10% student family discount* if they apply to study here, helping them begin their own journey with BU.
Interested in postgraduate study?
BU graduates can benefit from:
- A 20% alumni tuition fee discount* on postgraduate course fees and there's no limit on how long ago you studied your first degree at BU. Find out more about the postgraduate discounts available from BU.
- A fast‑track application process for recent graduates applying for postgraduate study
- Non‑repayable scholarships from £2,000 if you've achieved a 2:1 or above.
We also offer a number of funded research options.
Some of our postgraduate taught degrees offer both January and September intakes, giving you greater choice over when to begin your studies.
Recent graduate?
Apply for postgraduate taught study using our fast-track route, designed to be quicker and simpler.
Apply online via fast-track application
*Terms and conditions apply
Will shares how the alumni discount and scholarship made postgraduate study affordable.