Why study a postgraduate degree?

By studying a postgraduate qualification, you’ll deepen your expertise as part of a curious and likeminded learning community.

You’ll open up new opportunities to create a meaningful career for yourself, whilst changing the lives of others through leading academic research and industry best practice.

Deepen your expertise

By immersing yourself in the subject you’re passionate about, you’ll gain new understanding to help you thrive in your study and career.

Broaden your skills

Working side-by-side with teaching staff, researchers and industry partners will embed important transferable skills that employers look for, such as communication, flexible thinking and problem solving.

Transform the lives of others

Take the topic you care about and use it to improve the lives of animals, people or the planet. Postgraduate study is all about best practice – you’ll have the tools and support you need to make that difference.

Connect with industry trailblazers

From collaborating with leading academics to experienced peers and industry specialists, postgraduate study offers you the chance to join a network of people who are making headlines in their fields.

Earn more

The data proves it: postgraduates have better earning potential. A government survey revealed that median postgraduate salaries grow faster than those of graduates. Salaries currently sit at £42,000/year and the gap is widening (ONS Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2020; www.gov.uk)

Go further

Studies show that postgraduate degrees are positively associated with job satisfaction. Postgraduates are also more likely to be in employment than graduates and non-graduates, as well as progress on to more highly skilled roles (Graduate Outcomes).

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Getting ahead with a postgraduate degree

Before studying a master's degree at Hartpury, Megan Batchelor had been overlooked for a job, with employers citing qualifications. Since graduating, she's hasn't looked back.

Why Hartpury?

Our international reputation means we attract leading industry-active teaching staff from across the globe.

An animal collection of over 70 species, canine and equine therapy centres, an international equestrian events centre, performance Sports Academies, a livestock farm and £2 million Agri-Tech Centre are just some of the world-class facilities that’ll help you throughout your studies.

We’re also home to nine specialist commercial businesses, offering ideal learning environments and valuable connections through our academic and industry networks.

Our Credentials

World Leading

Our research has been recognised as ‘world-leading’ and international excellent’ (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Top 10

We’re in the top 10 UK universities for teaching quality (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023)

97%

of graduates are in employment, further study or other purposeful activity (Graduate Outcomes, 2022)

Postgraduate student essentials

Whether you’re developing your existing expertise or embarking on a complete career change, progressing from undergraduate study or joining us after a break from education, our bespoke student services will support you to thrive within postgraduate study.

Our subject areas

Master's degrees

PhD study

Fees and funding

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