Part-time postgraduate taught study

Many of our academic schools deliver part-time postgraduate courses. These offer greater flexibility whilst still providing all the benefits and support enjoyed by full-time students. There are opportunities for both in-person and blended learning.

Part-time postgraduate taught courses are normally twice as long as their full-time equivalent but there are some exceptions in subject areas including Computing and Engineering.

Usually, you’ll study exactly the same modules as the full-time equivalent course but take them at a slower pace to suit your lifestyle. See our available part-time courses on this page to find out more.

Benefits of part-time study

• Balance study with personal or professional commitments
• Ability to work and maintain an income whilst studying
• Spreads the cost of learning
• Less intensive workload
• Career enhancement
• Full access to student support and campus facilities
• Opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge in a new subject through a conversion course

Funding

Subject to eligibility criteria, which can include programme length, there are various loans, scholarships, bursaries and grants available to help fund part-time postgraduate taught study. The majority of funding is available for full master’s programmes only. These include:

• UK Government Postgraduate Funding
• Alumni Discount
• Master’s Excellence Scholarship
• Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding

Blended learning

Some postgraduate taught part-time courses offer blended learning. Blended learning strikes a balance between the convenience of online learning and the traditional benefits of face-to-face learning.  The learning methods for a blended learning programme differ according to the requirements of each particular course.

Support for your part-time study

As a part-time postgraduate taught student, you will have access to the same support services as full-time students. Our Student Connect Team is committed to helping students make the transition to university life. Services available include:

• Advice and Money
• Student Futures
• Health and Wellbeing
• Student Disability Service

If you are returning to learning, our Academic Study Skills Team offers a wide range of classes to help improve study techniques. Support is also available for mature students and student parents.

Available part-time postgraduate taught courses

The following postgraduate taught courses are available to study part-time:

Find out more

For more information about part-time postgraduate taught study contact our postgraduate teams.

You can also subscribe to our postgraduate newsletter to receive updates on funding opportunities, Open Days and more.