You will find that more emphasis is placed upon assignments, essays, case studies and project work and less on formal examinations, which will only feature as a small part of your assessment, if at all. The final part of a Masters course is usually the core element of advanced independent work - the dissertation or project. Projects that are work-based and involve an industrial or commercial partner are particularly encouraged. Periods of clinical practice placement are also vitally important in our health-related courses. In general, full-time courses normally last for one year and include between 25 and 35 contact hours per week.
Students also undertake private study throughout the course.
Most of our postgraduate students study part-time. The duration of part-time courses varies considerably but they usually last for between two and three years with attendance at the University for one afternoon and evening per week, on a day release basis or in the evenings only. In addition, the University has developed work-based learning programmes, which are undertaken in the student's workplace but are linked to the taught course curriculum. Telephone 01642 218121.