How we teach you
Our postgraduate masters courses can be taken on either a full-time (12 month) or part-time (24 months) basis. Students keen to study on a part-time basis will need to agree this during the application/offer stage with the Postgraduate Director of Studies.
You will learn through an engaging mix of lectures and interactive tutorials, which give you the opportunity to discuss and explore the subject material in depth with your lecturers and fellow students. You will engage with the latest news and cutting-edge research, applying your skills and knowledge to real-world situations and events.
Our leading expertise
Alongside the internationally-renowned expertise of our staff we also welcome key figures, including senior business leaders, academics and diplomats, to give guest lectures. These bring to life the core issues taught within our courses. Recent speakers have come from organisations including Shell, Burren Energy, O2 and BP.
Course structure
Each of our masters courses features a mix of core and optional modules allowing you to tailor your course towards your own interests. You will complete 180 credits, one module usually equals between 10, 20 or 40 credits.
| Mode of study | Contact hours (Average total time spent in lectures/tutorials per week) | Number of modules taken per semester/term |
| Full-time | 15 - 20 | 4 - 5 |
| Part-time | 8 - 10 | 2 - 3 |
Example timetable (full-time)
This represents a typical week for a postgraduate student in the School of Economics. Please note this is for illustrative purposes only and that your timeable will vary depending on your course.
| Day/time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9-10am | Seminar | Lecture 3 | |||
| 10-11am | Lecture 1 | Lecture 3 | |||
| 11-12noon | Lecture 1 | Lecture 2 | Lecture 5 | ||
| 12-1pm | Lecture 2 | Lecture 5 | |||
| 1-2pm | Seminar | Lecture 4 | |||
| 2-3pm | Seminar | Lecture 4 | |||
| 3-4pm | Seminar |
How we assess you
You will be assessed through group presentations, written assignments and formal examinations. The University's exam period is during the final (summer) term, between April and June. You will also complete a project or a written dissertation on an agreed subject of your choice.
A high level of ongoing support
We value the opinions and input of our students, operating a student and staff committee which seeks to provide a forum in which any issues can be raised and openly discussed within the School. It is a consultative body and consists of both members of staff and student representatives. This ongoing feedback allows us to continually adapt and enhance our courses and the overall experience we provide.
