Types of Programme

A taught programme may offer three different qualifications. For each qualification the level of study is the same but the number of credits you study is different:

  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) - 60 credits
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) - 120 credits
  • Master’s award (eg MA, MSc, MBA) - 180 credits

Master's awards

The titles of master's awards vary to reflect the subject area studied. Awards available include:

  • MA – Master of Arts
  • MBA – Master of Business Administration
  • MClinEd – Master of Clinical Education
  • MClinRes – Master of Clinical Research
  • MEd – Master of Education
  • MFA – Master of Fine Art
  • LLM – Master of Laws
  • MSc – Master of Science

We also offer the following awards for selected subjects. These awards contain a significant research element and are classed as research degrees:

  • LLM – Master of Law
  • MMus – Master of Music
  • MRes – Master of Research
  • MLitt – Master of Literature
  • MPhil –Master of Philosophy

We are constantly adding to our range of taught and research programmes, find out about our new programmes.