Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1-3 years part-time
Do you want to boost your career prospects by studying for a Master's degree alongside your current job?
Whether you're currently in a career which covers a breadth of subjects or you want to develop a range of transferable skills for your future career aspirations, our Professional Studies Learning at Work Master's course can help you fulfil your professional and personal development ambitions.
We currently offer both an MA and an MSc Professional Studies. If your professional aspirations mean you want to focus on studying topics found in the arts, humanities and social sciences, you'll want to study for an MA; you'll want an MSc degree if you want to focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).
Because the course is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. If you don't have an undergraduate degree, you could still do this postgraduate course if you have several years experience in a responsible position or you have high-level skills through experience that isn't reflected in your qualifications.
A degree or equivalent. Other qualifications such as HNDs and Foundation degrees, supported by several years of relevant post-qualification experience in responsible posts, may also be acceptable.
Applicants are usually working at a professional level.
If you do not hold a level 6 qualification you may be required to present evidence of your ability to study at level 6.
For fees and funding options please visit website to find out more
When you finish the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to advance your career with your current employer and boost your long-term career prospects.
After the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
At the start of the course, you’ll put together a Learning Contract with the University and your employer that outlines what you’ll study.
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