There are many different types of postgraduate study, meaning that with a little research, you’re likely to find a pathway that suits you and your learning style. Below are some examples of postgraduate degree options you can explore.
Taught courses
Taught Master’s courses are led by a course leader, with students attending weekly lectures and seminars. Common taught courses include Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees.
A full-time taught course typically takes one or two years and will likely involve completing a dissertation or final project towards the end of your studies.
Research courses
Not all postgraduate courses are fully taught. For example, a Master of Research degree (MRes) concentrates more on independent research.
The most common form of postgraduate research degrees, however, are doctorates, such as PhDs. The primary component of a PhD is the completion of a doctoral thesis, an in-depth research project on a specialist topic.
Professional qualifications
Professional qualifications are courses that relate to a specific industry or career. Completion of a professional qualification is sometimes a requirement for pursuing certain career paths.
Common examples of professional qualifications are PGCEs (teaching), MBChB (medicine) and LLMs (law).
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