Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Cumbria. Lower is better.
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 17 | $18,713 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 13 | $21,413 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 8 | $21,547 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 5 | $22,192 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 3 | See → | |
| Computer science & data technology | 2 | See → | |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $20,807 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $20,807 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $22,759 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 1 | $21,682 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 1 | $21,547 | See → |
| Social sciences | 1 | $7,946 | See → |
Costs and entry
14 courses mention scholarships. 2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Cumbria
The job market for the University of Cumbria's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Cumbria cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $21,547 a year; half of the University of Cumbria's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $19,309 and $22,065. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $22,759, social sciences $7,946.
How is the University of Cumbria ranked?
In the UK it is #117 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #96 in the Guardian University Guide (2026).
What IELTS score does the University of Cumbria need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (16 of the 30 that list it) ask for IELTS 5.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Cumbria offer?
56 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are business & management (17), public health & allied health (13) and education & teaching (8).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Cumbria's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.