Postgraduate taught courses

Take the chance to learn more about a subject you've already studied. Or change direction and study something that's always interested you but you haven't had the time or opportunity to learn in depth.

We have over 200 postgraduate taught courses - if you are considering further study, there's a very good chance we'll have the course to meet your needs.

Find a course

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Most taught courses last one year and lead to one of three qualifications: Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or Master (MA, MSc). Find the right course for you in our online listings or order a print prospectus.

Apply now

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There is no specific application deadline for postgraduate taught courses. You can start an online application today. Once you have completed an application you can track its progress online, too.

Finance and funding

Money
Looking for advice on funding your studies, or simply how much the fees will be for a course? We'll do our best to provide you with the information you need.

Our world-class research

Part-time students
Sheffield is one of the world's leading research universities, so our masters students benefit from teaching informed by the very latest developments in each discipline.

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Your future career

Graduates
Our careers service can help you get your career off to a flying start. And our support doesn't stop when you finish your studies. We have an active alumni network to help you stay in touch with us and with your fellow students.