Postgraduate

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Taught masters courses

Taught masters courses are designed to deepen your knowledge and skills, building your competence and mastery of a specialised subject. Find out how to apply.
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Postgraduate research

Postgraduate research places a greater emphasis on independent, supervised research to develop your subject-specific expertise. Discover our postgraduate research options and opportunities.

Fees and funding

Postgraduate study is an investment which can advance your career and increase your earning potential. Information on tuition fees, loans, discounts, grants, bursaries and scholarships.

Types of study

Our postgraduate degrees – masters, professional, and doctoral courses – are challenging, inspiring, career focused and relevant. Learn more about our flexible, personalised, supportive study options.

Distance learning

Distance learning removes barriers to learning like location or time constraints. Read how to gain a recognised, respected postgraduate qualification through our convenient, flexible study.

Why choose us?

Ours is a postgraduate community in which everyone is supported and valued. Learning is tailored to your individual needs with part-time, distance or blended options (including remote, online and on-campus). You will be surrounded by others who share your interests and ambitions, bringing out the best in us all.

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After coming to Staffordshire, it feels like my future looks different, very bright in fact.
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MA Sports Journalism graduate, 2020

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for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021