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FLEXIBLE PATHWAYS

Studying a postgraduate qualification at Hartpury gives you the chance to develop your expertise in a topic that truly inspires you, then use that expertise to create a successful and meaningful career. From developing new professional skills to making a difference through ground-breaking research, whatever it is that has brought you this far, we can offer you a flexible pathway that takes you to your next destination. There are two main categories for postgraduate study: taught master’s and research degrees. You can study full-time or combine study with other commitments via a part-time course.

shorter courses give you a recognised qualification as well as the flexibility to progress to the next level on successful completion; you can work your way towards a full master’s degree. Doctoral degrees This is the highest level of study. As a research degree student, you’ll study for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualification. A PhD can be undertaken on successful completion of a master's degree or (exceptionally) immediately following your undergraduate degree. As a PhD student, you'll produce a significant body of original research of the highest quality that adds new knowledge and understanding to the field of study. The main component of the degree is a doctoral thesis, which must be worthy of publication. Doctorates are generally completed over three to four years full-time, or five to six years part-time. Our research degrees are conducted in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), which means our PhD students belong to two important research communities.

Qualifications explained Master's degrees Full and part-time options; flexible delivery to fit around commitments A master’s degree involves both theoretical and practical learning to ensure you develop both knowledge and skills for employment. You'll be taught by a team of experts, applying theory to practice on campus or as part of a professional role alongside your studies. • Master of Science (MSc): a one, two or three-year degree, offering compulsory and optional modules, alongside a research-focused dissertation. Master of Research (MRes): usually one year full-time, these taught awards develop your research knowledge and skills in your chosen subject or field. Master of Business Administration (Top-Up): studied over one year this programme is aimed at those with (120) master’s credits, or equivalent, in a related subject area to achieve the MBA award. Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip): usually one-year qualifications, forming part of the full MSc or MRes degrees. These • • •