Why postgraduate at Keele?
Whether it's to continue studying a subject you love, broaden your horizons, or to boost your career, studying a postgraduate degree is a great next step. Keele is in the Top 10 of UK universities for the research opportunities offered to postgraduate students (PRES, 2019).
Postgraduate Open Events
If you’re interested in studying a postgraduate degree, our Postgraduate Open Events allow you to find out more about your chosen subject area, meet our academics, and get a feel for what life is like in our close-knit postgraduate community.
Campus life
Everything is on your doorstep at Keele. Our beautiful campus is self-contained with student accommodation, teaching buildings, restaurants and cafés, a sports centre, bars and medical centre all within just a few minutes’ walk
Boost your career
Having a postgraduate degree could lead to improved career prospects. 25% of the population has an undergraduate degree compared with just 11% having a postgraduate degree. Gain an edge in the competitive jobs market with a postgraduate degree. A postgraduate degree could also lead to an improved salary. On average, postgraduates earn £6,000 more a year than graduates (Graduate Labour Market Statistics, 2018), and earn more than £200,000 of added lifetime earnings (Sutton Trust, 2013)
Alumni discount
If you’ve previously graduated from Keele or a Keele programme delivered overseas you can get a discount of 20% off the taught postgraduate course fee.
Keele Postgraduate Association Clubhouse
As a postgraduate student at Keele, you'll have access to a range of support and events through Keele Students' Union. You can also make use of the Keele Postgraduate Association (KPA) Clubhouse, a welcoming place to study, socialise and connect with other postgraduate students. With postgraduate representation and plenty of ways to get involved, you'll quickly feel part of the Keele community.
