Choosing the right mode of study for you
If you're thinking about postgraduate study, you probably already know the subject that interests you most. You might be less clear, however, about the different study options and at which level you wish to study. Here's a quick guide to what is available:
Full-time
You can study our postgraduate courses full-time, which would usually take one year to complete.
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Part-time
Studying part-time often makes it easier to fit around work and family commitments. Depending on the course you choose, the duration will vary from 18 months to five years.
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Distance and e-learning
With distance and e-learning, you don’t have to be on campus to learn. You can study at home or wherever you want to be. You learn through self-study, using web-based and printed resources.
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Study levels
We offer postgraduate qualifications at many different levels - these include:
Masters
Masters are academic qualifications designed for professionals and practitioners. They can help you enter or progress in a specific career, or act as a platform for further research. Types of Masters available with us include; Master of Arts (MA); Master of Science (MSc); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Law (LLM). Each course varies, but usually masters last one year full-time and from 18 months up to five years part-time.
Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas
Postgraduate certificates and diplomas can be academic or vocational qualifications. They normally take around one year of study to complete. We offer a huge range of subjects to choose from and they are often linked to a specific profession.
Professional Qualifications and Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Professional qualifications are usually accredited and awarded by professional bodies.
For many careers, they are the definitive route for entry, or a recognised method of continuing professional development. Most professional qualifications involve practical training, which will give you hands-on experience in your chosen field.
Individual Programme of Study (IPoS)
If none of our standard courses offer what you need, talk to us about our Individual Programme of Study (IPoS). With IPoS you can tailor a course to suit your needs. To see if this is right for you, get in touch with one of our Education Guidance Officers: education-guidance@leedsmet.ac.uk
