University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton  United Kingdom

Whether you’re looking to retrain, increase your employability, take the next step in your career, or become an expert in your chosen subject, the University of Wolverhampton offers life-changing opportunities to postgraduate students. As well as providing postgraduate qualifications at both our main teaching campuses (Wolverhampton and Walsall), the university offers 100% online distance learning and courses with several global and national partners. These courses, many of which are accredited by professional bodies, include Master’s degrees, conversion courses, doctorates, and continuing professional development. As the university of opportunity and employability, through a unique blend of accredited and cutting-edge courses, career development, world-leading research, business links, and powerful partnerships, Wolverhampton unlocks postgraduate students’ potential and helps them towards a brighter future.

Why study at the University of Wolverhampton?

A comprehensive range of postgraduate professional qualifications, accredited and recognised around the world, ensures that Wolverhampton’s courses meet the high standards required by industry.

If you’re already a University of Wolverhampton graduate you are likely eligible for a discount on both in-person and online postgraduate courses.

The student community at Wolverhampton is incredibly diverse, with students of all ages and from across the world pursuing their ambitions together.

25,825

postgraduate students

119

courses

111th

in the University League Table 2025

Wolverhampton  United Kingdom

main campus

Creative Arts & Design (9) Communication & Media Studies (7) Business & Management (5) Education (11) Biological Sciences (4) Chemistry (6) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Mathematics (25) Physics (29) Sociology (33) Computer Science (8) Geography (17) History & Archaeology (19) Psychology (31) Engineering (12) Finance (14) Law (22) Social Work (32) Nursing & Health (27) Politics & Government (30) Architecture, Building & Planning (3) Medicine (26)

About the University of Wolverhampton

The University of Wolverhampton prides itself on being a welcoming, progressive institution and a career-focused university, with extensive business links across a wide range of industries – perfect for postgraduate students of any age.

The university has been providing students with life-changing opportunities and a first-class education for almost two centuries. It offers teaching informed by world-leading research, strong business links, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Recognition from numerous independent bodies shows that the University of Wolverhampton has the power to unlock postgraduate student potential.

In Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework, the University of Wolverhampton was ranked in the top 10% nationally for public and community engagement, and in the top 10% for local growth and regeneration.

The university received a commendation – the highest possible accolade – in its most recent assessment from the Quality Assurance Agency.

The university was awarded an overall QS Stars rating of 4 stars, and 5 stars for inclusiveness, facilities, employability, teaching, and internationalisation. QS Stars is a globally recognised rating system that takes a detailed look at higher education institutions across the world.

A wide-ranging independent survey (National Student Survey, released August 2023) carried out across 528 higher education institutions, ranks the University of Wolverhampton 29th in the UK for overall student positivity.

Located in the heart of England, Wolverhampton is within easy reach of the rest of the UK, less than 20 minutes to Birmingham, and with London, Manchester and Liverpool in easy reach on the train and bus.



Starting a postgraduate qualification can be nerve-wracking, but life at the University of Wolverhampton has so much to offer academically, socially, and in terms of support. If you want to brush up on your study skills, you’ll always have access to one-to-one advice to improve study skills, comprehensive workshops, and online study guides.

If you study in person, Wolverhampton is an exciting place to live at a reasonable cost. Students will find that the city has plenty of activities ready to engage and entertain, whatever their interest or budget, including cinema, theatre, galleries, gigs, cafes, and restaurants, as well as plenty of outdoor beauty. Sports fans will relish living near Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Molineux Stadium or catching national judo and futsal events at Walsall Campus.

Meanwhile, Walsall has a growing nightlife and plenty of food options, and Telford has lots to do at the Southwater Complex, plus live entertainment at Telford Theatre.

Whether studying in person or remotely, the university prides itself on its award-winning student support and wellbeing team, comprising several specialist teams built to help students in numerous ways. Whether students need help with finances, mental health, disabilities, learning differences, or spiritual guidance, the team is there to help.

Students will discover a welcoming students’ union, with events and meetings held both in person and online. A range of societies and clubs help Wolverhampton’s students to feel at home and connected, with opportunities to meet, learn from, and socialise with other people at all stages of their education.



According to Government statistics, working-age postgraduates continue to have both higher employment rates and higher salaries. In 2022, the employment rate for working-age postgraduates was 89.3%, which is more than 87.3% of graduates and 69.6% of non-graduates. 78.3% of postgraduates were in high-skilled employment, compared to 66.3% of graduates and 23.6% of non-graduates. Postgraduates were found to earn on average £45,000 a year, which was £6,500 more than graduates, and £18,000 more than non-graduates.

Most students studying a Master’s course, including both full-time and part-time, in the UK can apply for a Government loan to help with fees and living costs. Visit the Government website or wlv.ac.uk to learn full details. The university also offers the chance to apply for a range of scholarships and bursaries. These include funds for students struggling to make ends meet, Wolverhampton alumni, Disabled Students’ Allowances, scholarships for sports or an MSc in artificial intelligence or data science, bursaries for social work, and bursaries or scholarships or teachers in training. If you have already studied a degree with the University of Wolverhampton, you can get a 20% discount on a postgraduate course taught on-site, or 10% off fully online courses.

Yes. Our flexible working programmes are designed around the way you work, and include full-time and part-time courses, conversion courses, 100% online courses, and accredited CPD courses. 100% online courses are designed for busy working professionals and people with family commitments, giving you the opportunity to enhance your career prospects and help you achieve your full potential with less disruption to your everyday life. Part-time study is a cost-effective option for people with busy lifestyles, and a taught degree can cost as little as £4,408 per year.


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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

United Kingdom