Application is now open for the University of Birmingham Postgraduate Progression Award. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in their applications before the deadline date.
About the University of Birmingham and Award
The University of Birmingham, colloquially known as Birmingham University, stands as a distinguished public research institution in Birmingham, England. Its rich history traces back to 1825 with the establishment of the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery, evolving through subsequent mergers, including the founding of Mason Science College in 1875 by Sir Josiah Mason. In 1900, the university achieved a significant milestone by receiving its royal charter, succeeding Queen’s College and Mason Science College. This marked the university as the first English civic or ‘red brick’ university to obtain its royal charter and the inaugural English unitary university.
For the fiscal year 2022–23, the University of Birmingham reported an annual income of £909.1 million, with £196.7 million derived from research grants and contracts. Its commitment to research excellence was evident in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, where the university ranked equal 13th out of 129 institutions based on grade point average, a notable improvement from the previous ranking of 31st in 2014.
The university demonstrates a dedication to fostering the educational journey of its students, evident in the open applications for final-year undergraduate students intending to pursue postgraduate-taught degrees in the 2024-2025 academic year. The University of Birmingham Postgraduate Progression Award presents a fee discount of £1,500 for these progressing undergraduate students. This initiative aims to support and encourage students who have chosen to continue their academic journey within the familiar and enriching environment of the University of Birmingham.
As a Birmingham graduate, students availing themselves of this opportunity gain access to the institution’s extensive resources, facilities, and support networks. Being one of the UK’s Top 15 universities, the University of Birmingham assures its graduates of dedicated well-being and career support, a vibrant community, and valuable resources to aid in their continued development. The tuition fee discounts extended to progressing undergraduate students signify the university’s gratitude for their decision to pursue postgraduate studies within its academic community, reinforcing its commitment to their ongoing success.
Details about the University of Birmingham Postgraduate Progression Award:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of Birmingham, UK
Scholarship Value: Fee discount of £1,500
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Postgraduate
Host Institution(s): University of Birmingham, UK
Eligibility Criteria for the University of Birmingham Postgraduate Progression Award
Those who complete their undergraduate studies at the University of Birmingham in 2024 and enroll immediately in the 2024–2025 postgraduate taught program (see below).
The programs that qualify are:
- MSc (Taught)
- PGCE (Teacher Training)
- Postgraduate Diploma
- LLM
- MA (Taught)
- MPH
- MSc (Pre-reg)
The Edgbaston Campus or online distance learning programs are the only ones for which the award is valid.
The postgraduate programs listed below are not eligible for the award:
- MSc (Research)
- MBChB
- PhD
- Integrated courses (e.g. MSci and MEng) that are supported by undergraduate student finance
- Schools Direct programmes
- PG Certificate
- SKE
- EngD
- LLB for Graduates
- Intercalated programmes
- MA (Research)
- PhD with Integrated Study
- Programs delivered at the Dubai Campus
- MRes
Application Process for the University of Birmingham Postgraduate Progression Award
Applicants who wish to apply for the tuition fee discount should fill out the online application form. The discount will be applied to your costs in advance of your initial payment. You must apply to study and fill out the application form because the fee discount is an awards program.
If you have not yet applied to a program:
You should use the standard application procedure on the course page to apply for the program of your choice. Once your application has been submitted, fill out the short form below with information on your chosen postgraduate course of study and undergraduate degree.
If you have already applied to a postgraduate program:
Just fill out the application and add information about the program(s) you have already applied to and your previous undergraduate degree.
You can also visit the official website for further details.
The Application Deadline is: August 30, 2024
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