As your undergraduate degree comes to an end, have you explored the possibility of a postgraduate? Further your studies in an area you love. Develop your research skills. Improve your career prospects. A postgraduate degree can do it all. And you can do it right here at Edge Hill.
Why should I do a postgraduate degree?
Advance your career prospects
A Masters sets you apart from the competition and focuses your skillset towards leadership positions. Teaching is also a highly transferable skill with great progression pathways. You could start as a teacher and become a Head of Department or Headteacher. Over 97% of taught Masters graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation. (Graduate Outcomes data released 2023 from 2020/21 graduates)
Increase your earning potential
Average salaries for Masters graduates tend to be higher, and the starting salary for qualified teachers is above the graduate national average. The starting salary for qualified teachers is competitive, at around £30,000, rising to over £46,000 for more experienced teachers. There are few qualifications where you can earn above the graduate national average straight after leaving university.
Change direction
Most of our courses only require a specific level of undergraduate degree rather than a specific subject. Had a change of career goal? Want to study a new subject? A postgraduate degree can help you do it. Select your desired course then click entry criteria to see if you are eligible to apply.
Why should you continue your studies at Edge Hill?
Access discounted fees with the Progress to Postgraduate Award
If you are an Edge Hill graduate, you may be eligible for a 20% fee reduction if you start an eligible full-time or part-time postgraduate programme in either the 2024/2025 or 2025/2026 academic years.
In both cases, you must have recently completed your undergraduate award, PGCE, PGDE or Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching, as outlined in the table below.
| Academic year when starting eligible postgraduate programme | Year of completion of undergraduate degree in order to be eligible for discount |
| 2024/2025 | 2023/2024 or 2022/2023 |
| 2025/2026 | 2024/2025 or 2023/2024 |
This offer is available to eligible UK students, EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status, and Irish nationals.
Teacher Training Bursaries
If you’re thinking about completing a PGCE, you could get up to £29,000 in Department for Education bursaries to help fund your studies. You don’t need to apply. If you’re eligible, you’ll automatically receive it.
You already have a strong bond
By staying at Edge Hill University to complete your postgraduate degree, you are building on existing bonds. Tutors know and understand you. And you already have confidence in them too.
Feel comfortable in your surroundings
After three years at Edge Hill, you know your environment. From faculty buildings to the wider campus and town. There’s no adjustment time needed. Jump straight into your postgraduate and focus on your studies, rather than finding your lecture hall.
Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses
Want to study a postgraduate teacher training programme in a different subject area to your degree? Our Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses will get you up to speed. And, they’re free of charge. There really is nothing stopping you from completing your postgraduate teacher training programme.
Ready to apply?
Are you ready to apply for your postgraduate degree? For most taught Masters and research degrees you can apply online through the website. We recommend referring to your individual course pages to access the relevant application form and entry requirements.
For postgraduate teacher training courses you can apply via GOV.UK.
August 30, 2024
