Postgraduate courses starting in January
Explore our range of courses available for January 2025 entry.
Begin your course at the start of the year, for a flexible alternative to pursue your academic and career goals.
Whether you are looking to enhance your skills, pivot in your career or deepen your expertise, these courses will offer new opportunities to shape your future at Cardiff University.
Courses
Applications are open, and there is still time to apply for 2025 entry. International applicants can apply for an Offer in Principle.
Advanced Computer Science (MSc)
Mode: full time - 15 months
Start date: 20 January 2025
Designed for computing graduates who wish to differentiate themselves further through an advanced mastery of the discipline, this flagship programme offers exposure to contemporary topics that are driving key technological developments and trends.
Business Management (MSc)
Mode: full time - 1 year
Start date: 20 January 2025
Become an effective manager who can offer creative solutions to a variety of business challenges.
This is a conversion course.
Data Science and Analytics (MSc)
Mode: full time - 17 months
Start date: 13 January 2025
Acquire a range of in-demand skills for extracting and handling ‘big data’ and develop your practical skills through exposure to real-world problems and datasets.
Physiotherapy (MSc)
Mode: full time - 18 months
Start date: 20 January 2025
As a qualified physiotherapist, this MSc will enable you to develop valuable skills that will help you advance in your profession whether you are looking for promotion within clinical practice or a move into academia or research.
Accommodation
Postgraduate taught students whose courses start in January will need to book private accommodation in Cardiff. The University can offer advice and guidance on finding private accommodation.
Funding
We offer a variety of scholarships and awards, including our Alumni Discount for Cardiff University graduates.
UK students
You may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to support your studies. The loan available to you will depend on where you are ordinarily resident before you start your course and the course you plan to study.
International students
You may be eligible for our Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship and Cardiff India Scholarships.
International Offer in Principle
Book an online session to review documents and discuss entry requirements with staff from the International Office, who may be able to issue an Offer in Principle following your call.
Sessions are suitable for international students applying directly or educational counsellors supporting a student with their application.
It would be helpful if you can have digital copies of your most recent academic and English language qualifications ready for your meeting. Additional time slots will be added each week, with sessions running until 5 December.
Contact
For more information about our January start courses, get in touch.
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