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Whether you're aiming to progress in your current role, switch careers, or specialise further, a postgraduate degree from Lancaster University empowers you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to take that next step. Flexible, research-led and industry-relevant. It's your future, accelerated.
Why Postgraduate?
Our programmes are built with professionals in mind, whether you're aiming higher in your current career or ready for something completely new. Here's what makes studying with us a smart choice:
Accredited programmes
Our accredited programmes meet rigorous academic and professional standards, giving your qualification real value in the job market
Part-time and full-time study options
Designed to fit around your existing work and personal commitments, so you can upskill without putting your life on hold
Career-focused and industry-relevant learning
Programmes that equip you with the practical skills, knowledge and insight employers are looking for
A meaningful investment in your future
Boost your confidence, earning potential and long-term professional growth
Career change
We offer you the tools, support and expertise to help you confidently move in a new direction
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Our Conservation and Biodiversity master's offers great flexibility, with a wide choice of topics from across disciplines, enabling you to construct a programme that suits your individual interests and career ambitions in this increasingly important field.
The MSc Data Science has been designed by leading academics and industry experts to deliver an education that matches the needs of employers. The world of data science and AI is rapidly evolving, and so are we. Lancaster University’s Data Science Institute plays a leading role in UK data science research, which means we continually refine and update our curriculum to make sure you are learning the most modern tools and techniques. As demonstrated by our hundreds of alumni, we develop graduates with the skills and expertise to become professionals who design, test and implement solutions to drive innovation and business decision making. You will gain the confidence to apply data science techniques that enable companies to use artificial intelligence to gain insights and make better decisions.
An understanding of developmental disorders and neurodivergence – including conditions such as autism and dyslexia – is essential to ensure that our healthcare and educational systems can provide the support that all children need to flourish.
Our Master’s in Developmental Disorders will not only allow you to explore how humans develop neurotypically, but will also introduce you to the ways in which we vary, including how we can diagnose developmental disorders and how best to help those with developmental disorders achieve their full potential. The programme will provide an ideal foundation to pursue a future career in clinical or educational psychology by equipping you with the latest knowledge on developmental disorders, ready to apply in educational or healthcare settings.
Understanding how humans learn, grow, and adapt as they age is crucial across a wide range of disciplines—from education to healthcare. Gaining insight into the genetic, environmental, and cultural factors that shape a child’s abilities is key to ensuring that individuals thrive in any setting. With our Master’s in Developmental Psychology, you will not only explore these vital topics, but also position yourself for a wide array of exciting career opportunities that combine human understanding with valuable, in-demand analytical skills.
All of our Psychology Master's programmes are approved as training for postgraduate studies by the Economic and Social Research Council.
Develop and enhance your understanding of electronic engineering to an advanced level, setting you apart in your career. You will learn from world experts in areas that are crucial to the electronics sector over the next decade. Through our wide range of core and optional modules, you will also have the opportunity to tailor your learning experience towards specific industrial sectors including energy, the environment, automotive, wireless technologies and health.
The need for sustainable development is a global imperative. As governments around the world strive for Net Zero amidst our current climate crisis, an understanding of how we can preserve our natural resources, maintain our supply chains, and ensure that our environment is positively impacted rather than degraded is becoming increasingly vital. Our MSc in Environment and Development prepares you to address the challenges faced in safeguarding the planet’s ecosystems in an increasingly complex and fast-developing world.
This is a degree aimed at those who want to engage critically, practically and creatively with global and local environmental problems through different disciplinary lenses. The course brings together theories, methods and insights from the social and environmental sciences and applies these to contemporary environmental issues, debates and controversies.
The Earth's resources are under strain from a growing population, over-consumption and a lack of care for our environment. Now, more than ever, we need to monitor, manage, restore and maintain our environment and the natural resources it provides. Our MSc Environmental Management equips you with the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to make a positive, demonstrable and lasting impact to some of the world’s most urgent and complex environmental challenges. The programme provides a clear route to a fulfilling career within the environmental sector or in related areas where the environment is a key consideration, including business and commerce. With this very flexible Master's course, you have the option of either keeping your learning broad or specialising within one of our four major pathways, each with its own set of core modules:
- Food Security
- Energy
- Pollution
- Ecology
Our MSc in Psychological Research Methods will allow you to stand out from the crowd, and give you a competitive edge against your peers, positioning you to get ahead in the field. Entry into the very best jobs in psychology is highly competitive, and accessing positions in corporate or government organisations – or being accepted onto an in-demand clinical or PhD training programme – is a difficult task, even for those graduating with the highest grades from a Psychology undergraduate degree. With this programme, you can take control of your future as a skilled psychologist.
All of our Psychology Master's programmes are approved as training for postgraduate studies by the Economic and Social Research Council.
Water is fundamental to all life – to people, other animals, plants and the overall environment upon which we all depend. Understanding the challenges and issues we encounter with regards to water quantity and water quality is therefore paramount to sustaining both our lives and the world around us. The MSc in Sustainable Water Management is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and other key competencies needed to pursue a fulfilling career in the water sector itself or in related sectors where water has a vital role. Complete the MSc in Sustainable Water Management will empower you to make tangible positive impacts to make valuable contributions to the communities around you.
Volcanoes are responsible for creating more than 80% of our planet’s surface and have provided the foundations upon which so much of Earth’s life is built. These fascinating phenomena are simultaneously spectacular and dangerous, with the ability to both create and destroy our habitats and man-made infrastructure in addition to causing disruption and economic impacts. The MSc in Volcanology and the Environment is focussed on understanding how volcanoes interact with, and shape, the wider environment. On this programme, you will study and learn alongside leading volcanologists in one of the largest groups of earth and environmental scientists in the UK.
Full-time programmes
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The MSc Data Science has been designed by leading academics and industry experts to deliver an education that matches the needs of employers. The world of data science and AI is rapidly evolving, and so are we. Lancaster University’s Data Science Institute plays a leading role in UK data science research, which means we continually refine and update our curriculum to make sure you are learning the most modern tools and techniques. As demonstrated by our hundreds of alumni, we develop graduates with the skills and expertise to become professionals who design, test and implement solutions to drive innovation and business decision making. You will gain the confidence to apply data science techniques that enable companies to use artificial intelligence to gain insights and make better decisions.
In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, cyber security has become an urgent and multifaceted challenge. Technological advances in Cloud computing, Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence are all creating ever more sophisticated and diverse cyber threats. At Lancaster University, we recognise the critical importance of researching and directly addressing these complexities. Our MSc in Cyber Security – one of the longest-running in the UK - aims to equip you with the skills and expertise to tackle the most pressing cyber challenges of today.
There is a surging global demand for numerate and skilled AI scientists with the fundamental skills and practical expertise needed to excel in this rapidly evolving field. We can help you meet this need and launch your career. Our MSc Artificial Intelligence has been designed by leading academics and industry professionals to deliver cutting-edge material that will be of great value to any employer.
Digital data now dominates every aspect of our lives. Every action we take – from smartphone use to social media activity, public surveillance, and even our online purchases – leaves a digital trace. This data is already being used across industries such as business, healthcare, government, and politics. But simply having access to digital data isn't enough to fully understand human behaviour. To do that, you need the insights that psychology provides.
Taught by world-leading experts in this field, the MSc Statistics programme is the perfect blend of mathematical theory with real-world applications. Develop an advanced understanding of the application of statistical models to find solutions to scientific, industrial and social challenges. You will become proficient in analysis, understanding the performance of algorithms via coding and the machine learning approaches applied in both synthetic and real-world studies.
Shape the future of AI with advanced statistical and machine learning expertise.
Where other AI and data science Master’s focus on computing and engineering elements, the MSc Statistics and Artificial Intelligence brings a new perspective by teaching the statistical foundations behind AI models and machine learning, essential for driving innovation. Our ultra-modern curriculum will empower you to go beyond off-the-shelf AI tools. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the powerful statistical techniques underpinning modern AI, enabling you to apply and modify these models for real-world challenges.
The School of Mathematical Sciences is home to an outstanding research group of AI and applied mathematicians, which means you will learn from leaders in this field. We have recently been awarded major grants of £12 million and £9 million relating to AI and machine learning, namely the Probabilistic AI Hub and the Mathematics for Real World Systems (MARS), putting Lancaster University at the forefront of mathematical AI research.
Shape the Future of Medical Research and Public Health with Advanced Statistical Expertise.
Medical statisticians are pivotal to the success of medical research and the development of new treatments. They design and analyse clinical trials, evaluate public health initiatives, and identify the causes and risk factors of diseases. Here at Lancaster, our world-leading researchers provide you with a firm foundation in statistical theory alongside both classical and modern practical techniques. This specialist knowledge allows you to graduate with the contemporary skills need to contribute to evidence-based decision-making in health and medical research.
With a growing demand for medical statisticians, this MSc Medical Statistics is the gateway to making a difference in the future of global health.
We offer a wide range of programmes. To see your options, click the link below.
Do I qualify?
Basic entry requirements vary depending on the course, so we recommend visiting the individual course page for full details.
In general, we typically require an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. However, we also recognise that valuable skills and experience can come from many different paths.
If you hold a degree in an unrelated field, we will consider your application on an individual basis. In this case, you should clearly demonstrate how your personal, professional or academic experience has prepared you for postgraduate study.
We're looking for motivated individuals with the potential to succeed, whatever your background.
Postgraduate master's loan
The government offers a number of loans to UK and some EU national students wishing to study for a Master's degree.
A postgraduate master's loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study. You can find more up-to-date information on the official government website.
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