Apply now for postgraduate study
There’s still time to join us. Choose from over 200 programmes and find your perfect master’s course for September 2026.
Cardiff University graduates can get 20% tuition fee discount on master’s degrees.
The discount is applicable to all full-time and part-time master’s degrees that are taught on campus.
Guide to applying
Get all the information you need to apply for a postgraduate taught or research course at Cardiff University, with our step-by-step guide, including what to expect after you have submitted your application.
Why study at Cardiff University?
Strong career prospects
Wherever you are in your career journey, our team of professional careers advisers can help you achieve your goals by providing you with personal guidance on everything from skills development and job searches to interview preparation and practical help.
World-leading research
We are a top 20 university in the UK for the overall quality of our research. 90% of our research was confirmed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. We’re also a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading universities.
World-leading research
We are a top 20 university in the UK for the overall quality of our research. 90% of our research was confirmed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. We’re also a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading universities.
Top-rated student life
There are so many reasons why our students love Cardiff. It’s regularly listed as one of the most affordable university cities in the UK, and came third in the NatWest Student Living Index 2025. Our Students’ Union was voted the third best in the UK, and is home to over 200 student societies and 65 sports clubs .
Outstanding student support
We want to help you make the most of your postgraduate experience by ensuring you can access any additional help you may need. From money advice and confidential counselling to disability services and award-winning childcare, our support services are here to support you every step of the way.
Outstanding student support
We want to help you make the most of your postgraduate experience by ensuring you can access any additional help you may need. From money advice and confidential counselling to disability services and award-winning childcare, our support services are here to support you every step of the way.
First-class facilities
Our modern IT facilities enable easy access to a range of guidance, tools and resources to support your study and research, while our comfortable libraries offer a broad range of print and digital resources. Our learning spaces are open evenings and weekends, with 24/7 access in our two main sites, so you can work at times that suit you best.