Postgraduate Taught Global Update as of November 2024

Our unique Pulse trackers and Share of Search data provide insights on thousands of prospective international students interested in Global Masters study opportunities. As of November 2024, we’re seeing that:

• Interest in the USA was already falling prior to the election. Western audiences continue to favour Ireland. Interest in French and Italian study is growing for Asian and African audiences.
  
  
• European and North American audiences see a rise in interest in flexible delivery, with interest in Blended study growing in particular.
  
  
• Spring 2025 is the most popular entry point for a range of destinations. Immediate entry remains ‘sticky’ for audiences interested in Italy. Almost half of US audiences are now considering the 2025/26 academic year.
  
  
• Arts & Humanities specialisms see large growth from audiences interested in the US. Artificial Intelligence is almost twice as popular as any other specialism in Germany.