De Montfort University

Postgraduate courses at De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester are tailored to meet the needs of today’s competitive job market. We offer courses that are industry-relevant, many with accreditation from leading professional bodies, and are designed to equip you with the expertise to succeed in a competitive workplace.

Becoming a postgraduate student at DMU allows you to deepen your knowledge, widen your experience and amplify your career options. Not only that, but you will be part of a dynamic, diverse and supportive community with research excellence at its heart.

With 150 years of delivering outstanding education, we are rated five star ‘excellent’ by QS Top Universities for our teaching and facilities, joining 15 other universities in the UK and just over 100 universities worldwide in being granted the 5-star accolade

Award-winning career support

DMU’s award-winning Careers Team offers all postgraduate students a programme of professional development opportunities. This includes one-on-one coaching and a packed calendar of employer events, a host of exciting national and international opportunities with DMU Global trips and mentoring opportunities from industry professionals. Students also have access to DMU’s Careers Hub, home to state-of-the-art virtual reality technology, Bodyswaps, which allows them to practise and refine interview techniques in an immersive setting.

Innovative block teaching method

Most of our postgraduate courses are taught using the innovative block teaching method. This distinctive method means you'll focus on one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results, rather than studying all your models all at once.

We are one of only a few universities in the country where you’ll benefit from this approach. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than lots of exams all at once, you’ll have a better study-life balance so you can enjoy student life and get to know your tutors and course mates.
Of course, one size doesn’t fit all, and there will be variations based on the professional requirements of your course. Rest assured you will still benefit from the same excellent learning experience.

Campus and facilities

Our modern, city-centre campus is situated in the multi-cultural hub of Leicester, meaning DMU students really do get the best of both worlds. A safe and peaceful place to study with everything in easy reach, while only minutes away from the exciting buzz of the city centre. Our campus has been designed to make you feel comfortable, inspired, and able to reach your goals and embrace the best of student life.

At DMU, you’ll have access to excellent facilities that prepare you for the future and equipment that will test and deepen your abilities in your chosen field. From laboratories to art studios, study spaces and seminar rooms to lecture theatres, we prioritise modern technologies and equipment to enable our students to achieve things they never thought they could.

Leicester – a city for your career

Leicester is conveniently located in the heart of England and boasts an abundance of art, music and sport alongside amazing bars and nightlife. It’s home to major employers such as Caterpillar UK, Dunelm, E.ON, Europcar Group, IBM, Joules, Mattioli Woods, Next and PepsiCo.

It's an excellent place to find work and kickstart careers. Leicester scores highest among East Midlands cities for work-life balance* and it's been ranked the 10th best city in England to start a small business.**

Fees and funding

There are many options open to postgraduate students and we recommend visiting the Student Finance section of our website for the very latest updates on postgraduate loans, scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
We advise you to research funding options as soon as you consider applying for a course. Fees vary between each course, with the latest information for your course of interest detailed on our website.

Postgraduate events

We hold regular on-campus and online postgraduate events, providing you with the opportunity to discuss your options with our course specialists.

Join us on campus at our Postgraduate Open Day and find out how you take your studies to the next level. You will have an opportunity to find out more about courses, scholarships, careers and employability and speak to our current students and academics.

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International

We know that by coming to DMU, you are embarking on an exciting and life-changing adventure. We offer excellent support to all our international students that begins before you set foot on campus and continues right up until the time you graduate.

Each year more than 2,700 international students from more than 130 countries choose to study with us. Our International Office have a number of regional teams with representatives who can help with your application process and any questions you might have about studying at DMU. We also have a number of international events both online and in your country.

Research that matters

At DMU, we have an ambitious Research Strategy which aims to make research central to our mission as a university. As a university committed to the public good, we have a track record of research that impacts society and makes a real difference to people’s lives through improvements to health and well-being, infrastructure, creativity, economic growth, business and civil society.

* (Good Growth for Cities Index 2025)
** (Brandgility, 2025)