Go further with postgraduate study

DMU has been shortlisted for the Postgraduate Award in the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs), as voted for by students.

At De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), it's our goal to help every student reach their goal, whatever that might be. Studying a postgraduate course with us empowers you to go further in your knowledge and your career. You can become a specialist within your field, explore your subject area, gain accreditation or change your career trajectory. It is also an ideal way of standing out to potential employers, acting as a stepping stone to more senior or specialised positions.

Our award-winning Careers Team is here to open doors for you with a programme of professional development and industry experience. From one-on-one coaching and a packed calendar of employer events, to a host of exciting opportunities such as DMU Global trips and mentoring from industry professionals, we have your career needs covered.

DMU offers the perfect combination of modern facilities and high-quality teaching, with continual input from leading employers and professional bodies underpinning our academic expertise. Our supportive community of academics, expert advisers and peers will empower you to realise your dreams.

We are rated a 5-star ‘excellent’ institution by QS, a world leader in evaluating higher education performance. An internationally recognised mark of quality in which education experts rate universities across a broad range of criteria. DMU joins 15 other universities in the UK and just over 100 universities worldwide in being granted the 5-star accolade.

We've got online and on-campus postgraduate events for you to choose from – attending a postgraduate event is the best way to find out what's on offer at DMU.

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We take pride in combining academic and professional support to ensure you get the most out of your studies at DMU, with our award-winning Careers Team here to open doors for you and help you find your dream job. Our students benefit from one-on-one coaching with our trained advisers and a packed calendar of employer events, as well as a host of exciting opportunities such as international trips through DMU Global and mentoring from industry professionals.

Our commitment to you continues after graduation with DMU for Life and our Global Alumni Community hub, giving all DMU graduates access to careers support for life.

We’re committed to supporting students and believe that finance should not be a barrier to accessing education. Going to university represents a real investment in your future and there is plenty of support available.

Our dedicated Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship provides DMU graduates with a tuition fee discount of 20 per cent. The discount is available on selected full-time, part-time and distance learning postgraduate taught courses running across multiple start dates. All UK, EU and international alumni who have completed an undergraduate degree at DMU are eligible.

Other sources of funding include charities and trusts, employers and part-time work, as well as postgraduate loans issued by Student Finance England.

At DMU, it’s our aim to help every student reach their goal, and you deserve a positive teaching and learning experience. With this in mind, the majority of our undergraduate and postgraduate students will get to enjoy an innovative approach to learning, known as ‘Education 2030’ using block teaching.

This allows you to focus on one subject at a time, instead of several at once, with more regular assessments and a better study‑life balance. DMU is one of the few universities in the country to offer the block teaching method.

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We work to create an environment that focuses on your health and wellbeing so that you can live a healthy, happy and productive life at DMU, exemplified by Our Embedding Mental Wellbeing team being honoured with the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence 2022 by Advance HE for its ‘amazing network of support for staff and students’.

If you need support during your studies, our Healthy DMU Hub brings together a range of activities and resources to boost your health and wellbeing.

What you learn in books is just the start, so when you’re not busy learning, you want life. Located in the heart of Leicester, a progressive and diverse city, DMU’s modern campus has a great choice of shops, bars and restaurants, as well as a lively mix of music, sport and culture on its doorstep. Leicester has been named the fourth most vibrant city in the UK, putting it ahead of the likes of Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and London (Top Cities Vibrancy Report, 2022).

Our city is also home to major employers such as Caterpillar UK, IBM, Next and PepsiCo, making it an excellent place to find work. Leicester has been named among the country’s start-up hotspots (Capital on Tap), with DMU ranked as one of Britain’s top 10 universities for the most student and graduate start-ups.

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