Applications and Deadlines
We accept applications throughout the year.
For most courses, we recommend applying by the end of June for a September start, or the end of October for a January start.
If you have any questions about postgraduate study at Bangor, our team is here to help.
Postgraduate Taught Courses
Postgraduate taught degrees give you structured, in-depth learning through lectures, seminars and practical work. You’ll build advanced skills, complete a range of assessments and gain experience in independent research that prepares you for the next stage in your career.
At Bangor, you can study a wide range of taught postgraduate qualifications, including MSc, MA, MBA, MMus, LLM and PGCE.
Postgraduate Research Courses
Postgraduate research degrees give you the space, support and academic freedom to explore a topic in depth and make an original contribution to your field. You’ll take the lead on your research, work closely with expert supervisors and bring your ideas to life through an independent thesis.
At Bangor, you can choose from a wide range of research qualifications, including LLM, PhD, MPhil, MRes, Professional Doctorate, MScRes, MARes, DHealthCare, EdD and MMusRes.
Flexible Payment Options
We offer flexible ways to pay. You can pay your tuition and halls fees in full before registration, or spread the cost across the year with our payment plan.
Thanks to unwavering support from my supervisor and the invaluable partnerships fostered by the university with local organisations, I gained the confidence to excel in my postgraduate studies. Today, I proudly hold a rewarding job with a cutting-edge tech company.
Postgraduate Open Days
Thinking about a taught or research postgraduate degree at Bangor University? Our on-campus Open Days are a great way to explore your options and see how postgraduate study can work for you.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Chat to staff about courses and pathways
- Learn about postgraduate funding
- Discover the support available for PG students
More about Bangor University
We guarantee accommodation for postgraduate applicants who:
- apply for a full-time course starting in September
- study at our Bangor campus
- achieve unconditional status before 7 August (international applicants with conditional offers can also apply)
- apply for halls by 7 August
Most postgraduate rooms are single-occupancy, with en-suite, studio or townhouse options. Apply before the deadline and you’ll be able to choose your preferred room.
Postgraduate life at Bangor is shaped by choice, community and the landscape around you.
You’ll find:
- a wide range of clubs, societies and volunteering projects
- bars, cafes and cultural spaces across the city
- endless opportunities to explore the mountains, coast and countryside
- excellent sports facilities including 3G and grass pitches, sports halls, gyms, squash courts, a climbing wall and an athletics track
Our specialist facilities support advanced learning and research across disciplines, including:
- a research vessel
- MRI scanner
- climatic chamber
- Natural History Museum
- Botanic Garden You’ll also have access to: • extensive library collections
- over 1,000 student computers
- 24-hour PC rooms
- social learning spaces
- modern teaching and research environments
We want you to thrive during your postgraduate study.
Support includes:
- Peer Guides and Personal Tutors
- Student Services for money advice, housing, wellbeing, dyslexia support and counselling
- dedicated Disability Support
- Study Skills support for academic development