Explore postgraduate subjects

Archaeology and conservation

Our hands-on degrees give you the skills, confidence and real-world experience to step into the heritage sector. We'll support in shaping a career that reaches far beyond it.

Architecture

We're a leading school of architecture making a substantial contribution to a sustainable built environment to enhance the wellbeing of present and future generations.

Biosciences

Our postgraduate courses work with your strengths as a scientist. Whether you prefer a laboratory-based environment or lecture-centred learning, we have a postgraduate course that suits you.

Business, management and finance

Get a career-changing education from leading academic and practitioner experts who will challenge you to consider the world of business from alternative perspectives.

Chemistry

Our postgraduate taught postgraduate research courses will help you to further your education and make an impact on your future career.

Computer Science and Informatics

We are a research-led school with a reputation for excellent teaching and our dynamic portfolio of contemporary degrees are taught by experts in their field.

Dentistry

Discover your potential and take your education further by joining our innovative school with a family-feel.

Earth and environmental sciences

Our MSc programmes address the most pressing global environmental challenges by combining theoretical knowledge and technical skills.

Engineering

Our range of taught degrees will help you develop the potential to become a champion of industry or a future leader.

English language and linguistics

Explore and research the form, function and effect of human communication and language.

English literature and creative writing

Dive into the diversity of English literature and discover connections across popular culture and theory or hone your Creative Writing talent with our professional writers.

Geography and planning

We are a leading international centre for teaching and research in spatial planning, urban design and human geography.

Healthcare sciences

Deepen your understanding, enhance your skills and take the next step in your career.

History

Feed your curiosity about history and deepen your understanding of key ideas, with opportunities to explore heritage and go on life-shaping placements.

Journalism, media and culture

We combine a long-standing record of excellence in teaching and training with an outstanding research portfolio.

Law

Join the only Russell Group university to offer the full range of academic and vocational courses in the field of law.

Mathematics

We offer a vibrant and supportive environment for postgraduate students.

MBA

Accelerate your career progression and get ready for the next big step with the Cardiff MBA.

Medicine

Looking to progress your career and improve patient care? Find out how you can deepen your understanding and enhance your skills, with our postgraduate taught courses.

Modern languages and translation

Join one of the most dynamic language schools in the UK and become part of our close-knit, global community.

Music

Develop your specialist expertise in performance, composition, music education and more in a vibrant, supportive community.

Occupational Therapy

We offer two innovative postgraduate programmes in occupational therapy.

Optometry and vision sciences

We are the only optometric training department in Wales and have a world class reputation for our education and our vision sciences research.

Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences

Join us to advance pharmaceutical knowledge, help deliver significant new discoveries and graduate as a highly valued, innovative, and enterprising employee fit for practice and employment.

Philosophy

Explore intriguing contemporary issues, focussing on topics at the forefront of our specialisms.

Physics and astronomy

We are at the forefront of some of today’s most exciting scientific discoveries, which will provide you with an inspiring environment in which to study.

Physiotherapy

Deepen your understanding, enhance your skills and take the next step in your career.

Politics and international relations

Join one of the largest Politics and International Relations departments in the UK, with a rich heritage spanning over 125 years.

Psychology

With acknowledged excellence in research and teaching, our programmes incorporate a diverse and carefully designed set of taught modules together with independent research and professional practice activities.

Religious studies and theology

Join our inquisitive academic community, passionate about the study of religion and theology in past, present and future contexts.

Social sciences

Study a postgraduate degree shaped by the latest ideas and powered by researchers who are influencing change around the world.

Welsh

A vibrant and welcoming community of academics and students committed to the development of language, literature, society, culture, and identity in contemporary Wales and internationally.