University of Warwick

Warwick is a leading university, somewhere forward-looking and ambitious, where the starting point is always 'anything is possible'.

Our students, alumni and staff are consistently making an impact - the kind that changes lives, whether close to home or on a global scale. It’s the achievements of our people that help explain why our levels of research excellence and scholarship are recognised internationally.

• Ranked 8th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
•   Awarded Gold in all 3 categories of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
•  Ranked 69th in the world out of 1,500 institutions across 104 locations (QS World University Rankings 2025)

Postgraduate study at Warwick 

As a postgraduate student at Warwick, you’ll be challenged and inspired by leading experts in their fields. Whether you’re aiming for a successful career or looking to take your existing career to new heights, we’ll provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to fulfil your ambitions, as well as access to a range of exciting services beyond study.

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Why Warwick?

Career development: Our graduates are some of the most sought-after by leading employers. We are in the top 70 in the world for our reputation with employers (QS World University Rankings 2025), and we are the 6th most targeted university by the largest numbers of top UK graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research Ltd.)*

Discover new ways of thinking: You can make that happen at Warwick, in a research-rich environment that nurtures your desire to ask questions and challenge convention.

A Russell Group University: If you're focused on getting ahead in a fast-moving world, join our Russell Group that’s ever-present in the lists of the UK’s and the world’s greatest universities, giving you the backing you need.

Cutting-edge facilities: If you’re excited about conducting your own sustained research project, we can provide the tools and opportunities for you to make a significant impact, whether locally or on a worldwide scale.

Student support: We provide a welcoming environment for all students, and our wellbeing and specialist teams are on hand to help with all aspects of postgraduate life. You’ll also be assigned a Personal Tutor (PGT) or a Supervisor (PGR) who can offer academic support.

A future-focused campus: Whatever your motivations and background, you can feel at home here. With world-class academic and leisure facilities, a major arts centre and much more, come and enjoy our campus.

Campus life

Our close-knit community brings together staff and students from all over the world. With gorgeous green spaces and woodland areas, a Sports and Wellness Hub, Arts Centre, plenty of places to eat and drink, and even a supermarket nearby, our campus has everything you need right on hand and more.

• 250+ student run societies and 60+ sports clubs
• Nightclub and bars, live music and theatre, cinemas, and outdoor events
• Warwick Arts Centre, sports and wellness hub, and beautiful green spaces
• Cafés and sandwich bar, term-time food market, restaurants, and convenience store
• Off campus, there's live music, clubs and bars, and theatres in the local area
• Many employment options are available on campus, including working in cafes, bars or Warwick Arts Centre, or becoming one of our student ambassadors.

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Your Career

We’ll help you fulfil your ambitions by giving you the skills and knowledge to propel your career further.

• £37,000 is the median salary For Warwick postgraduate taught graduates whose main employment was full-time work in the UK (Graduate Outcomes survey 2021/22)*
• We are ranked 61st globally for Employer Reputation (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2025)
•  We are the 6th most-targeted University by the largest numbers of top UK graduate employers (The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research Ltd.)

Our careers team offer personalised support to help you develop your skills, plan your career path, and get experience at any point during your time at Warwick, and after graduation.

*Derived from the Graduate Outcomes survey of 2021/22 graduates, carried out approximately 15 months after completion. Contains HESA data: Copyright Jisc 2024. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.

Courses

We offer over 250 taught master’s courses and research degrees, covering a range of subjects including Business, Engineering, History of Art, Psychology, and more.     

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Scholarships and funding

There are a range of different funding routes for postgraduate students. These include:

• Postgraduate loans from the UK Government (Home students)
• University scholarships
•  Fee awards
• Department bursaries and scholarships

You can apply for scholarships through the central University, UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training, academic departments or schools, industry, charitable foundations and governments.

Find out more about funding your postgraduate degree