Postgraduate Taught UK Update as of November 2024

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

• International (non-EU) interest in UK Masters study appears to have stabilised as positive sentiment continues to rise. EU interest has fallen slightly further below its 2023 level.
  
  
• Domestic sentiment sees a similar trend to their International counterparts, ‘uncertainty’ falls and positivity is at its highest level since February.
  
  
• Entry points interests for UK Returners are split, around half are still considering 2024/25 while the other half are now looking at Autumn 2025 and beyond. The vast majority of UK Continuers are focused on 2025/26, while more than half of International audiences are seeking Spring 2025 entry.
  
  
• Our Spotlight this month reveals the positive impact of global policy changes (including the US election) on international interest in the UK.