Postgraduate study
Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.
Information and advice pages
Postgraduate study
Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.
Study skills guides
We've produced a series of study skills guides to help you successfully make the transition to higher education.
Tips to study online or remotely
If you’re studying at home, try these tips and hacks to stay focused and productive, as well as maintain a healthy work-life balance.
U16 consent form for photo shoots, video shoots and case studies
This form tells us that you agree to UCAS using your personal information for the following activities and purposes.
What to study
Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.
Anthropology personal statement guide
Write about what fascinates you about humans, and your desire to study our behaviour and biology further at university.
Architecture and planning personal statement guide
If you’re applying for architecture and planning, outline your reasons for wanting to study the course. The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so be as specific as possible about your interests and enthusiasms.
Building and construction personal statement guide
The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.
Changing or leaving your course
If you decide you no longer want to study, or you’d like to transfer to a new university or course, there’s a lot to consider.
Criminal convictions – what you need to know
Higher education is an option considered by many people with previous criminal convictions. Depending on the course you want to study, you may have to disclose your criminal record.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Northern Ireland
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.
Disabled Students' Allowance: Wales
The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Wales.
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Finance for full-time EU students
Lots of students from overseas choose to study in the UK, and could be eligible for student finance.
Financial support for refugees and asylum seekers and those with limited leave to remain
If you're applying to higher education and you're a refugee, asylum seeker or have limited leave to remain in the UK, there may be support available to help you with finance and your studies.
Hospitality, leisure, and tourism personal statement guide
Give admissions tutors an insight into the kind of person you are, what experience you have, and your motivation to study hospitality, leisure, and tourism.
How to meet people at university or college
Wondering about the best way to meet people? From online groups on social media to part-time jobs, there are lots of ways to make friends at university or college.
Mental health and wellbeing: University support
It’s important to know what mental health and wellbeing support is available to you during your studies – and how to access it.
Politics personal statement guide
Why do you want to study politics? Write a personal statement that’s thoughtful, reflective, and enthusiastic if you want admissions tutors to vote for you.
Religion and theology personal statement guide
Give the context for why you want to study this subject, and why you’re the right kind of person to delve deeper into religion and theology.