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Broaden your horizons and open the door to new career paths

Study a postgraduate conversion course at Cardiff University.

We offer a wide range of conversion courses where no prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required:

• open doors to new career paths
• continue your study at a higher level
• develop skills and knowledge in a new subject

• grow your skillset
• pursue your passion.

You may be eligible for a range of funding opportunities to support your studies at Cardiff University in 2024-25, including UK Government funding.

“A conversion course gave me the opportunity to ‘redirect’ my career, transitioning from business to computing without any previous knowledge.”

Joana, MSc Computing

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. 

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. 

We’re investing up to £500,000 in our Master’s Scholarships scheme to support high calibre UK students who are planning to start an eligible master’s programme in September 2024. Each scholarship is worth a £3,000 discount off your tuition fees.

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.

Applications are made through the Online Applicant Portal. Once your application to a programme of study has been accepted, a link to the application form for the Master’s Excellence Scholarships will be available.

If you have any questions about conversion courses or any aspect of postgraduate study at Cardiff University, we’d love for you to get in touch with our team:

+44 (0)29 2087 0084   postgradenquiries@cardiff.ac.uk    

Find out more about postgrad life at Cardiff from those who know best, by chatting to some of our current postgraduate students who also completed their undergraduate studies here. 

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