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Postgraduate study and MBAs

UK universities are world-leaders in cutting edge research, with state-of-the-art facilities and extensive library resources. And with courses that often last just one year; you can start your career all the sooner, giving you a head start in your chosen field.

Why choose the UK?

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There are plenty of reasons why you should choose a postgraduate course in the UK. For a start, most master's degrees and MBAs at UK universities last one year meaning you only have to pay tuition fees for one year and you'll be back in the workplace before you know it. Learn more about the benefits of studying a UK postgraduate degree or MBA.

About postgraduate study and MBAs

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Postgraduate study in the UK gives you the ultimate opportunity to pursue your own specialist interests. Find out more in this section about eligibility criteria, what courses are available, how much they cost and how to apply, as well as how the quality of UK courses is assured.

Student experiences

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Living in another country is a great opportunity to find out about other people, yourself and to make new friends. Don’t just take it from us, read about some past postgraduate student’s experiences to get a taste of what to expect.

Useful reading

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Want to find out more about postgraduate study and MBAs? We’ve pulled together a list of links to other related resources in one place to make it easier.

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Postgraduate subject profiles

Whatever your chosen postgraduate degree, here you can view detailed profiles of a wide variety of postgraduate departments to help you decide which is the right institution for you.

Where in the UK?

The UK consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.