Advice
Starting your postgraduate degree in January is a great way to start the new year. Many students start their courses in September, but starting in January gives you all the same benefits - in fact, it has a lot of perks!
Made聽a New Year's resolution to learn something new or advance聽your career prospects? A postgraduate degree is the perfect way to do both. It's a resolution that pays too, as someone with a Master's degree or PhD earns 拢5,000 more per year, or 拢200,000 over a 40-year working life, than someone with just a degree (Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2023, Department for Education).
What are the benefits of starting a postgraduate course in January?
1. Postgraduate loans聽are still available.
Government-backed loans of up to听拢12,471 are available to UK, Irish and eligible EU nationals studying postgraduate Master鈥檚 courses in any subject area.
2. You can enjoy a break over Christmas before the hard work starts in January.
In the New Year, you'll be ready for a fresh start! Plus, you'll still get Easter and summer breaks like other students.
3.聽You don't have to wait to kick-start your career
The sooner you start your postgraduate course, the sooner you'll graduate. You may be studying a Master's to gain accreditation and industry links to give you a head start when getting a graduate job. Starting as soon as possible means you don't have to wait to pursue your dream job.
You'll still be able to聽participate in a placement if it's a part of your course and get involved in the same exciting work-based projects as those starting the course in September.
January start postgraduate courses
Kick-start your career with a postgraduate course starting in January.
4. You'll still be able to earn the same qualification as those who started their course in September.
5. Part-time study is available so you can earn and learn.
Working alongside your Master's degree聽has many benefits including keeping your foot on the career ladder and earning money to pay for your living expenses.
6. You won't miss out on anything
Our January Big Welcome means that there are lots of activities happening on campus - giving you the perfect opportunity to make friends.
Plus, you'll receive the same one-to-one support from your tutors and 探花直播, whether you need financial, academic or wellbeing support from us.