A sixth of postgraduate courses being offered by UK universities for the coming academic year have the option of a winter start date in a sign that increased flexibility introduced during the pandemic is here to stay.
Course data for 2022-23 collected from institutional websites by higher education consultancy The Knowledge Partnership show post-92 institutions and private universities lead the way on offering multiple start dates, with those in the Russell Group more likely to stick to commencing all courses in the autumn.
