Postgraduate Digital Showcase
Thinking about a Master's degree? Confused about finance? Curious about what’s next?
Whatever stage of your journey you’re at, our Postgraduate Digital Showcase is your VIP pass to all things postgraduate at Leicester. We’re not just any university; we’re the UK University of the Year 2025 (Daily Mail), and we’ve got plenty to share with you.
Join us online to explore our courses, meet our welcoming staff and students, and get all the information you need to decide whether a postgraduate qualification is right for you.
And because we’ve got so much to share, our Showcase spans two weeks of insights, inspiration, and expert advice; all from the comfort of your own screen.
Programme
Week 1: General information sessions
These sessions will spotlight the key things to consider when deciding on the next step of your postgraduate journey, and show you exactly how Leicester has everything in place to support you at every stage. Think of it as your personal postgraduate roadmap - let’s navigate this together!
- All times are GMT.
Tuesday 25 March 2025
12.00pm – 12.30pm: Funding your postgraduate study (suitable for UK students only)
This session, delivered by Student Finance England, has all things covered. From the Postgraduate Master's Loan, to other funding options and how to apply, we’ll break it down for you and tackle any questions you’ve got along the way. Come with curiosity, leave with clarity.
1.00pm – 1.30pm: Welcome to Leicester and how to apply (suitable for UK students only)
This session will introduce you to the University of Leicester and then focus on making your application, explaining the process, from start to finish. As the process may differ at times between UK and international students, this session will specifically focus on UK applications.
2.00pm – 2.30pm: Where will your Master's take you?
Join our Careers and Employability team as they discuss on all the fantastic resources tailored for postgraduates at Leicester. Get set to boost your employability skills to new heights, and squeeze every drop of potential out of your studies. Don’t miss it!
Wednesday 26 March 2025
12.00pm – 1.30pm: Welcome to Leicester, how to apply and funding your postgraduate study (suitable for international students only)
This session for international students will introduce you to the University of Leicester and then focus on making your application, explaining the process, from start to finish. We’ll also discuss your funding options and other key finance related considerations.
2.00pm – 2.30pm: Postgraduate research at Leicester
Thinking about a PhD? Time to turn your passion into ground-breaking research. Join our vibrant postgraduate research community, dive deep into your field, and be part of the next wave of brilliant minds shaping the future. Ready to make your mark? Let’s get started!
Friday 28 March 2025
12.00pm – 12.30pm: Q&A with our student panel
Get the lowdown from our current postgraduate students. Our panel will share what life at Leicester is really like; from the best study spots to where to grab the tastiest bites on campus, things to do around the city, social clubs, and everything in between. Got questions? Fire away! They’ll do their best to provide the answers (and maybe a few insider tips too).
Week 2: Subject sessions
Dive into the details of our postgraduate subjects and courses. From modules to course structure, assignments to entry requirements, our subject specialists are ready to share everything you need to know. Got questions? Fire away!
- All times are BST.
Monday 31 March 2025
- 12.00pm – 12.30pm: Media and Communication
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm: Computing MSc programmes
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm: Politics and International Relations MA programmes
- 1.00pm – 1.30pm: Clinical Education MSc
- 2.00pm – 2.30om: Applied Health Research MRes
Tuesday 1 April 2025
- 12.00pm – 12.30pm: Criminology MSc programmes
- 12.00pm – 12.30pm: Education programmes (excluding PGCE – see Friday 4 April for PGCE)
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm: Biological Sciences MSc programmes
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm: Data Science MSc (including Computational Health Data Science)
- 1.00pm – 1.30pm: School of Geography, Geology and Environmental Science MSc programmes
- 1.00pm – 1.30pm: Psychology of work MSc and Occupational Psychology MSc (by distance learning)
- 2.00pm – 2.30pm: Psychology MRes (Research Methods courses)
- 2.00pm – 2.30pm: Marketing MSc programmes
- 3.00pm – 3.30pm: Population Health Data Science MSc
- 6.00pm – 6.30pm: Archaeology and Ancient History programmes by distance learning
Wednesday 2 April 2025
- 12.00pm – 12.30pm: Engineering MSc programmes
- 12.00pm – 12.30pm: Arts MA programmes (English and Translation)
- 12.00pm – 12.30pm: Museum Studies MA/MSc programmes
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm: AI for Business Intelligence MSc
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm: Psychology MSc (by distance learning)
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm: History MA programmes
- 2.00pm – 2.30pm: Business and Management programmes
- 4.00pm – 4.30pm: Psychology MSc (campus-based)
Thursday 3 April 2025
- 12.00pm – 12.30pm: Psychology Coaching MSc courses (by distance learning)
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm: Actuarial Science with Data Analytics MSc
- 2.00pm – 2.30pm: Economics, Accounting and Finance programmes
- 3.00pm – 3.30pm: Medical Statistics MSc
Friday 4 April 2025
- 12.00pm – 12.30pm: Law LLM programmes
- 12.30pm – 1.00pm: Biological Sciences MSc programmes
- 1.00pm – 1.30pm: PGCE
- 2.00pm – 2.30pm: Quality and Safety in Healthcare MSc
- 4.30pm – 5.00pm: Psychology MSc (by distance learning)
Book your place
At the University of Leicester, we’re all about empowering your next academic leap. Our world-class academic experts will not only inspire you but also help you develop the industry-ready skills that’ll propel your career forward. Ready to start your postgraduate journey? Book your spot at our Postgraduate Digital Showcase.
Can’t make it? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered
If you're unable to join us, or just looking for more information, we’re here to help. For anything else, browse more information on studying a postgraduate degree at Leicester.