Some students apply for and are accepted to study for the full masters Degree. Others may intend to exit with the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma. The academic year is divided into two 15 week semesters, plus a summer research period. If you study full-time you will normally complete the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in the first semester and the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in the second semester. The whole Masters degree can be completed within 12 months, though students may choose to take longer to complete their final stage which includes a dissertation.
Students taking a course in part-time mode can pace their study according to their needs.
Some modules will be compulsory, while option modules provide flexibility to tailor your programme according to your interests and needs. With some courses the usual module size is equivalent to 15 credits, requiring six taught modules plus a double dissertation module for the Masters degree. Other courses require the same overall effort but across a larger number of smaller modules. We plan to offer a set of modules appropriate to the needs of our students. However, programmes may change in response to numbers of students required and staff availability.