Why do a postgraduate taught course at Manchester?

A postgraduate degree at The University of Manchester is an excellent route to better career prospects. Our 8,000 postgraduate students benefit from strong links with employers and our renowned Careers Service.

Postgraduate studies are becoming more and more popular. 25% of all final year students now consider staying on at University because of the benefits a postgraduate qualification brings (UK Graduates Career Survey 2005).

Studying for a postgraduate qualification at Manchester:

• You will benefit from our £300m investment programme which will enhance our already excellent teaching and research facilities.
• You can make the most of our research and learning opportunities, with our interdisciplinary approach, whilst studying for your higher degree.

Find out more about Career Prospects after your postgraduate programme of study.

Value to employers

• Graduate and MBA recruiters are placing a greater emphasis on postgraduate qualifications. On average, recruiters are willing to pay a 20% premium for someone with a postgraduate degree (Topgraduate.com survey).
• Our tradition of strong ties with business and industry gives us a reputation for having highly employable graduates.
• Our postgraduates enter work in all areas. From global commercial employers to academia, from the public and not-for-profit sector together to small businesses, Manchester postgraduates are working.
• Our specialist recruitment and information fairs cover a wide range of employment, including finance, management, science, engineering, IT, consultancy, law, media, creative, voluntary and public sectors.

But don't just take our word . . . .

The University of Manchester often features in the national and international news media. Check out this selection of news headlines.

Convinced?

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