A postgraduate qualification is the next academic step following undergraduate studies. Deciding to study a master's degree or any other form of postgraduate degree could help you set yourself apart from the crowd. There are many different postgraduate programmes out there and the one which you choose will depend on the qualifications you already have under your belt. Keep reading to find out more and check out our range of postgraduate courses below!
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Master of Public Health (MPH) Online
Brunel’s Master of Public Health (online) has been designed to help ambitious professionals gain advanced skills and competencies in public health and health promotion. The course will help you acquire a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and...
CMI Level 8 in Strategic Direction and Leadership
These qualifications are designed for Directors and Senior Managers who have the authority across organisational and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance. The qualifications require directors and senior m...
CMI Level 7 in Professional Consulting
These are postgraduate-level qualifications in Professional Consulting developed by Institute of Consulting and the Chartered Management Institute. They are designed for practising or aspiring Consultants who want to develop their strategic consultancy...
CMI Level 7 in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
This Master’s Level qualification in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is designed for individuals who have the strategic authority and responsibility for developing and implementing a coaching and mentoring strategy across organisations. You wil...
CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership
Equivalent to a Master’s Degree, the CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership course is designed to improve your practical ability to impact on organisational success at a strategic level. These qualifications are designed for managers who...
Interdisciplinary Problems & Methods: Culture and Complexity (MASc)
This master’s is for anyone looking to pursue careers or problems related to the complex dynamics of human behaviour – or, simply put, anyone working with people. This pathway helps you to understand how complex organisations of all sizes — from footba...
CIPD Level 7 – Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning & Development (Postgraduate: Masters Equivalent)
This prestigious CIPD Advanced Diploma is perfect for you if you are looking to build on your high-level strategic skills and stand out as a confident and tactical professional in senior L&D roles. It gives you the expertise to guide strategy and t...
CIPD Advanced Certificate Diploma in Strategic People Management (Postgraduate – Masters equivalent)
We are experts in delivering the CIPD Advanced Strategic People Management qualification. Our Learning and development training will accelerate your career progression and provide you with an internationally recognised CIPD qualification. With this pro...
Health Economics & Health Policy MSc online
Brunel’s Health Economics & Health Policy MSc online aims to facilitate you to gain advanced skills, principles and knowledge for a career in healthcare and health policy organisations (e.g. health services, government, universities, the non-...
Public Health & Behaviour Change MSc Online
Brunel’s MSc Public Health and Behaviour Change (online) has been designed to help ambitious professionals gain advanced skills and competencies in public health and health behaviour change. The course will help you acquire a multidisciplinary approach...
Global Public Health & Social Justice MSc Online
Brunel’s MSc Global Public Health and Social Justice (online) has been designed to help ambitious professionals gain advanced skills and competencies in global public health and social justice. The course will help you acquire a multidisciplinary appro...
CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management
The Black Friday Sale is now on! Get 20% off this course this month! Offer ends 30th November! What is the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management? The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management extends the discip...
LLM Environmental Law – Full-time
Our LLMs from our new Master’s in Law suite of programmes are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face to face or online....
LLM International Energy Law – Full-time
Our LLMs from our new Master’s in Law suite of programmes are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face to face or online....
LLM Mental Health Law – Full-time
Our LLMs from our new Master’s in Law suite of programmes are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face to face or online....
LLM International Arbitration – Full-time
Our LLMs from our new Master’s in Law suite of programmes are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face to face or online....
LLM Insurance Law – Full-time
Our LLMs from our new Master’s in Law suite of programmes are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face to face or online....
LLM International Finance Law – Full-time
Our LLMs from our new Master’s in Law suite of programmes are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face to face or online....
LLM Data Protection and Intellectual Property – Full-time
Our LLMs from our new Master’s in Law suite of programmes are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face to face or online....
MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology
Wherever there are people, crime will follow, which makes criminology and criminal psychology an exciting interdisciplinary field to study. The specialist criminological knowledge and skills you gain through this 100% MSc Criminology and Criminal Psych...
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How do I fund my postgraduate degree?
Before embarking on your postgraduate studies, you should also consider how you will fund them. Unlike undergraduate courses, there are no government-subsidised loans available to cover tuition fees for postgraduate programmes. However, that does not mean that you have to self-fund your course. There are other options available.Â
Before you determine to undertake your postgraduate qualification, you can look into any bursaries that may be available and also eligible postgraduate loans. Understanding how you can afford this level of academic study will enable you to make the right choice.Â
Why should you study a postgraduate course?
Next up, let’s talk about why you should study a postgraduate course. With more and more students undertaking undergraduate diplomas every year, taking the next step in academia could give you the professional edge. The types of master’s courses available are varied, which means that you can gain an education in your chosen career sector. For example, you may decide that you want to go to business school or study a degree in social sciences.Â
Enhancing your professional qualifications with a postgraduate course could make all the difference when it comes to applying for roles. Take the time to look at the different course types from full-time and part-time to online degrees to decide which one suits you.
What jobs can I get?
Before you decide which postgraduate programmes to pursue, you will need to consider what career prospects they offer. There are various types of degrees including research courses and taught courses. That means that you should figure out which type of learner you are ahead of enrolling yourself for the new academic year. Let’s take a look at the jobs you may be able to gain when you have completed a postgraduate course:Â
- Social Worker
- Marketing Executive
- Criminal ExpertÂ
- EngineerÂ
- Business AdministratorÂ
- HR ManagerÂ
- IT ManagerÂ
- Finance ExecutiveÂ
- Security ManagerÂ
- Cyber Security Expert
The role that you can gain will depend on the type of master’s degree or postgraduate degree you choose to study. If you were to undertake a course in social work, you would subsequently be able to apply to work in that field.Â
Entering the working world directly after gaining a postgraduate qualification is one pathway. Alternatively, you may want to continue with your academic studies. If that’s the case, you can continue and become a PhD student after completing your degree. Keep in mind that you will need to search for funding to complete this high level of education.
What postgraduate courses are available?
Ready to get started with your postgraduate degree? There’s a wide variety of postgraduate programmes available. Here are some examples:Â
- MSc Cyber SecurityÂ
- MSc Marketing
- MSc International Business
- Dual Master in Finance and InvestmentÂ
- MSc PsychologyÂ
- Master of Business Administration
- MSc Engineering ManagementÂ
- MSc Strategic IT Management