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Taught Masters course formats
Each of our taught MSc courses is available in several formats to accommodate students from different backgrounds and to provide maximum flexibility.
| Format | Entry requirement | Mode of study | Duration |
| Standard full-time | Honours degree | full-time | 12 months |
| Standard part-time | Honours degree | part-time | 3 years |
| Standard with an industrial placement | Honours degree | full-time | 14-24 months |
| International | Ordinary degree | full-time | 2 years |
| International with an industrial placement | Ordinary degree | full-time | 26-36 months |
Standard Masters
Standard MSc courses are suitable for graduates with a good Honours degree or an equivalent qualification (more about entry requirements).
Full-time
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Year |
Period |
Activity |
Duration (weeks) |
| 1 | Welcome week (late September) | Introduction and orientation for new students | 1 |
| Autumn term | Taught modules | 12 | |
| Winter vacation | Break | 3 - 4 | |
| Spring term | Taught modules continue and project research begins | 12 | |
| Spring vacation | Break, exam revision | 3 - 4 | |
| Summer term | Examinations followed by short break | 5 | |
| Remainder of summer | Project continues until mid September | 14 approx | |
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| 2 | Industrial placement (optional) | Practical work experience (paid) | 8 - 50 |
During the Autumn and Spring terms, full-time students attend campus from Monday to Friday inclusive. The timetable typically involves 10 - 15 hours of lectures and classes per week with the remainder set aside for private study, coursework, project work, etc. Teaching may be scheduled any time between 09:00 and 18:00 but we try to avoid 09:00 starts. Wednesday afternoons are normally left free for sports and other recreational activities.
Part-time
Our standard MSc courses can also be studied part-time.
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Year |
Period |
Activity |
Duration (weeks) |
| 1 | Welcome week (late September) | Introduction and orientation for new students | 1 |
| Autumn term | 50% of full-time course | 12 | |
| Winter vacation | Break | 3 - 4 | |
| Spring term | 50% of full-time course | 12 | |
| Spring vacation | Break, exam revision | 3 - 4 | |
| Summer term | Examinations on modules taken so far | 6 | |
| Summer vacation | Break | 15 approx | |
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| 2 | Autumn term | 50% of full-time course | 12 |
| Winter vacation | Break | 3 - 4 | |
| Spring term | 50% of full-time course including MSc project research | 12 | |
| Spring vacation | Break, exam revision | 3 - 4 | |
| Summer term | Examinations followed by short break | 5 | |
| Remainder of summer | MSc project continues | 14 approx | |
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| 3 | Autumn-Spring | MSc project continues | 28 approx |
Please note that timetabling and scheduling constraints may have an impact on the choice of optional modules available to part-time students.
Applications for part-time study are considered on an individual basis. Admission will depend on whether the student's availability is compatible with the timetable.
Industrial placements are not generally available for part-time students. However, if a part-time student is able to undertake a full-time placement they can transfer to the full-time course for this purpose after they have completed the taught modules and project.
International Masters
International Masters courses are suitable for graduates with a good Ordinary Bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification (more about entry requirements).
|
Year |
Period |
Activity |
Duration (weeks) |
| 1 | Welcome week (late September) | Introduction and orientation for new students | 1 |
| Autumn term | Taught modules | 12 | |
| Winter vacation | Break | 3 - 4 | |
| Spring term | Taught modules continue and project begins | 12 | |
| Spring vacation | Break, exam revision | 3 - 4 | |
| Summer term | Examinations | 6 | |
| Summer vacation | Break | 15 approx | |
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| 2 | Autumn term | Taught modules | 12 |
| Winter vacation | Break | 3 - 4 | |
| Spring term | Taught modules continue and MSc project research begins | 12 | |
| Spring vacation | Break, exam revision | 3 - 4 | |
| Summer term | Examinations followed by short break | 5 | |
| Remainder of summer | MSc project continues until mid September | 14 approx | |
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| 3 | Industrial placement (optional) | Practical work experience (paid) | 8 - 50 |
The first year is equivalent to a Pre-Masters course and serves to boost students to Honour's level. The second year is equivalent to a standard MSc.
International Masters courses are only available on a full-time basis to comply with UK Border Agency visa regulations.
See note under full-time standard Masters for teaching pattern in the Autumn and Spring terms.