Consequently, considerable portions of the study programme can be carried out away from the University premises. Each module consists of an intensive course of instructions onto which is appended an individual study period, tutorial sessions and research projects. Credit accumulation is central feature of these part-time programmes. There are two part-time modes of study. In mode B, MSc modules are taught as one week intensive short courses.
Students are able to organise their programme of study according to work convenience.
These intensive courses will normally be on offer during the academic year, subject to time-tabling restrictions, demand and convenience for people at work. Certain MSc module examinations take place after the Christmas vacation while other examinations are set in June. Once a part-time student has successfully passed the written examination and has completed the relevant coursework, there will be no further examinations for that particular module.