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Love Lancaster? There are some great reasons to continue your studies with us

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Stay at Lancaster: Information Event

Join us in the Learning Zone on Wednesday 4th May from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm for the opportunity to talk with academic staff, members of our admissions and careers teams as well as current postgraduate students.

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Why Lancaster?

There's lots of reasons to study for a postgraduate degree at Lancaster, we hope some of those are apparent from your time already spent with us. These reasons are just as important to those joining us for postgraduate study and what's more, as a Lancaster student you get some exclusive benefits too.

A reputation you can be proud of

Our international reputation for combining world-leading research and high-quality teaching is backed by our league table position and global rankings.

Your community, continued

You'll know all about our college system by now, that affiliation sticks with you after you graduate and into your postgraduate experience too. You'll be able to widen your support network through Graduate College and our vibrant postgraduate community.

Easy application process

As a Lancaster student, there's no need to provide your transcript, a reference and personal statement and there are no penalties if you change your mind later.

We'll help get you where we want to be

Our dedication to careers support doesn't stop when you graduate, it's lifelong. As a postgraduate student, you get access to even more specialist support including dedicated career & professional development programmes for postgraduate students.

A guaranteed scholarship

Lancaster students who graduate with a 2:1 or better are eligible for a scholarship, which is awarded automatically.

Guaranteed offer scheme

As a current Lancaster University student or alumni, you are guaranteed an offer on selected master's programmes provided that you meet our entry requirements.

Is postgraduate study right for you?

There's lots of options for you after you graduate, we'll support you whatever you choose, but there are some great reasons to consider postgraduate study.

In a climate where securing a place in your chosen career can be intense and competitive a postgraduate degree could help you stand out. A postgraduate degree could emphasise your drive, determination and willingness to enrich your professional development. The extra skills you build during your master’s degree could increase your earning potential, too.

It's not just about getting on the career path you want, studying for a postgraduate degree is a great way to develop your understanding of a subject, feed your passions, strengthen a love of learning, make valuable connections and enhance your life on a personal level.

A number of our courses accept students at postgraduate level regardless of their undergraduate subject. So studying for a postgraduate degree is a great way to try something new, discover a different subject and change focus.

If you have any questions about postgraduate study you can email our admissions team.

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