Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
Postgraduate opportunities help you take charge of your future and get ahead. Many of our students combine work with study to develop their existing career, while some use the opportunity as a springboard to a new direction.
Our academics are enthusiastic and driven to make a difference, and their globally recognised research will feed into your course. Your learning will be shaped by the latest ideas and expertise in your field. Whatever your discipline, we can help you go further.

Available courses

Neuropharmacology MRes
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
The MRes Neuropharmacology course is a specialised research-oriented Master's tailored for those committed to neuropharmacological research, who seek to explore the effects of drugs on the nervous system and contribute to the development of novel therapies for neurological and neuropsychiatric di
1 year full-time

Neuroscience for Drug Discovery MSc
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
The MSc Neuroscience for Drug Discovery programme provides students with a comprehensive grasp of neuroscience principles and their direct application in the fields of pharmacology and drug discovery.
1 year full-time

Optometry / Ophthalmic Science MSc
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
The flexible Aston University Optometry / Ophthalmic Science MSc will equip you with up-to date knowledge of clinical techniques, advanced instrumentation, ocular abnormality and the latest innovations relevant to your discipline, while you continue to work full-time in professional practice.
Course length varies, up to a maximum of 5 years

Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
Develop your skills and knowledge in the design, development and production of medicines with our Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc at Aston University, Birmingham and prepare yourself for an exciting industrial or academic career in pharmaceutics or industrial pharmacy.
1 year


Physician Associate Practice MSc
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
Our Physician Associate Master's course has been designed for those interested in meeting the challenges of the evolving healthcare landscape and who have a desire to work as part of a medical team in all areas of medicine.
2 years

Postgraduate Certificate in Team Coaching
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
Our Team Coaching programme prepares participants for supporting innovation and purposeful change in teams and organisations. We do this through a carefully structured programme of practice and applied theory.
9 Months

Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) PgDip/MSc
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
Our Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) PgDip/MSc is an intensive nine-month (PgDip) or one-year (MSc) programme designed for students who have qualified in a non-EU country to receive the appropriate education and training to prepare them for entry into Foundation training

Professional Accounting and Finance MSc
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
This course aims to meet the needs of exam qualified home accounting professionals, with relevant employment experience, who wish to obtain a masters degree and gain the skills to complete a substantial, rigorous piece of research on a work related or broader issue in order that they may exp
8-10 months part-time

Psychology (Conversion) MSc
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
This masters programme is a conversion course for those who wish to obtain a qualification in psychology with British Psychology Society (BPS) accreditation. This programme is ideal if you have a Bachelors degree with some element of psychology, and wish to achieve British Psychology Society
1 Year

Public Health MPH
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
Our Master of Public Health (MPH) programme aims to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to address public health challenges at local, national and international level.
Location: Aston University, Birmingham
1 year (full-time)
2 years (part-time)

Robotics & Autonomous Systems MSc
Postgraduate MA/MSc courses
This multidisciplinary program adapts to emerging industry trends and bridges knowledge gaps in the field of robotics and autonomous systems. It will teach you key knowledge and skills to thrive in this progressive sector of engineering.
12 months full-time