Program Outcome

To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits. There are two routes through this qualification.

: You can study 180 credits and specialise within one of the following broadly related study areas:

Arts, Humanities, Music and Language (Group 1)

Education, Psychology, Health Science and Healthcare (Group 2)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Group 3)

Business, Finance, Human Resources and Law (Group 4)

: You can choose to study a minimum of 120 credits within one study area (designated as your area of specialism for the masters), and take up to 60 credits from any other study area, including:

Further professional development module options (Group 5)

Some restrictions or pre-requisites may apply to certain modules within the programme. You should refer to individual module entry requirements and module descriptions to ensure that you are adequately prepared before your register for this qualification.

If you wish to change your chosen modules at any point during your studies, this will be possible providing the modules used to complete your qualification are still included in either Route 1 or Route 2, as described in the Study Plan. Further support and advice is available to help you make an informed decision about your education and future career. If you have any queries, please speak to an adviser.

Curriculum

Entry to this qualification will typically require a bachelors degree or equivalent qualification relevant to your intended specialist area of study i.e. Art, Humanities and Languages (Study Area 1), Education, Psychology and Health Sciences (Study Area 2), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Study Area 3) and Business, Finance, Human Resources and Law (Study Area 4).

If you have other study or experience that you believe equips you to take this qualification you can still apply but must supply evidence of your study or experience. Your case will be referred to the Programme Admissions Team. Depending on your previous qualifications or experience, some background study may be necessary before registering for this qualification or its constituent modules. If your bachelor's degree is not in a subject relevant to your intended area of specialisation for this masters degree, we would, for example, expect you to have completed at least 60 credits of study at FHEQ level 6 or equivalent that is relevant to your chosen specialist area, before you register for this qualification.

Any individual module entry requirements (including prescribed study order, pre-requisite study or access to a particular work setting) will need to be separately met, where specified. Please refer to individual module entry requirements and descriptions to ensure that you are adequately prepared before starting to study for this qualification. You will also need good computing skills and a level of proficiency in the English language that is adequate for study at the postgraduate level.

If English is not your first language, we strongly recommend that you have achieved an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7. You can assess your English language skills in relation to your proposed studies by visiting the IELTS website.

If you are new to postgraduate study, we would strongly recommend that you complete the free Badged Open Course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, in advance of your course start date. This free course (24 hours of study across eight sessions) will introduce you to the nature of the masters-level study and offers essential preparation for pursuing your learning at this level. You will also find this course helpful if you are re-engaging with postgraduate study after a period of absence from academic study.

Please note that applicants will be required to present an outline of their proposed plan of study and their educational and career objectives. Depending on the selection of modules and career goals specified, specialised study within a defined area may be deemed more suitable and would be recommended. Applicants will be directed to relevant named degree programmes in such instances.

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Business Studies

Humanities Studies

Natural Sciences

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