Meet our postgraduate students

Jahanavachandrika Kotha wearing a grey puffer coat and smiling

The support I have received with respect to academics or well-being is impeccable

Jahanavachandrika Kotha Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

Jahanavachandrika Kotha is developing confidence and independence as an International student in our city, which she finds both welcoming and beautiful.

Abbie Courtney-Smith taking a selfie and smiling

I highly recommend this programme for anyone interested in psychology and education

Abbie Courtney-Smith Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) alumna, Abbie Courtney-Smith, shares why the course was an excellent step towards her dream job as an educational psychologist.

Education graduate with harbour and skyscrapers in background

Seminar tutors were more than willing to review the lecture and answer every question with great patience

Jiayi Wei Education: Language and Education MA

Language and education masters graduate Jiayi Wei has been inspired to continue her studies in education with plans to go on to study for a PhD.

Jingheng Li wearing his graduation gown

The improvement in critical thinking was one of the biggest gains I made on this programme

Jingheng Li Psychology and Education (Conversion) MSc

MSc Psychology and Education (Conversion) graduate Jingheng Li found the course offered an incredible experience that helped him find his future direction.

Ada Fang stood outside the Houses of Parliament

I desire to be an educator who gives students positive values and shapes them into individuals with critical, creative thinking and positive values

Ada Fang Education: Language and Education MA

Ada is a resident tutor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong where she tries to instil in her students the positive values she gained on the course.

DLL Student Ambassador Annie

Whilst studying I felt like I had something for myself that I loved outside of being a mum, but would ultimately allow me to provide for my family

Annie Sociology with Foundation Year BA

Annie felt quite unfulfilled with what she was doing, and wanted to start something new that could potentially lead to some sort of meaningful work. Annie returned to study BA Sociology with Foundation Year.

Luke Seeley, DLL Student Ambassador

When I asked myself if I wanted to stay where I was, or do something different, I instantly knew I wanted to return to education

Luke Sociology with Foundation Year BA

Luke returned to education to study BA Sociology with Foundation Year after deciding it was time to leave his employer of nine years to become a mature student with Lifelong learning.

MA Social Research student Charlotte Ashworth

Despite complicated part-time working and funding arrangements, the SMI academic and support staff were fantastic

Charlotte Ashworth Social Research MA

Charlotte explains how she is studying our MA Social Research part-time after securing a pre doctoral fellowship from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Tom MA Social Research Student

The staff on the course are incredibly accommodating with the content and are responsive to requests from students

Tom Ryan Social Research MA

Tom explains more about his Social Research MA and how he has successfully secured a PhD.

Patty, MA ETL student,

The expertise and targeted support from my supervisors, and our dialogues around the module topics, have been invaluable

Salwa-Patricia Khalil Education, Teaching and Learning MA

As a result of studying on the iPGCE/MA ETL, Patty is excited to be embarking on her new teaching role next academic year.

Four students laughing while sat at a bench, outside the Students' Union

International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships towards the annual tuition fee. Applications are open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students