Since its inception in 2003, our distance learning MA Antiques course has been inspiring researchers and practitioners; individuals who want to develop a specialised interest in antiques without the necessity of on-campus attendance, and who wish to do so on a part-time basis.
Whether it’s a leisure activity, candidate wish to be an antique dealer or candidate want recognition of candidate's professional status in antiques, our MA Antiques course appeals to a wide range of students. This postgraduate course has been specifically designed to accommodate the needs of part-time provision via distance learning. Students tend to be adults in employment who want to take the course on a part-time basis to fit around their other working commitments.

MA Antiques offers:

a postgraduate qualification in antiques with a proven success rate;

marketing advantages for candidate's business, and/or candidate's own career development;

the opportunity, after the first year, to specialise in a field of candidate's choice;

support for students who, after a long period away from formal education, may find postgraduate study daunting at first;

encouragement for individuals who may not have formal entry qualifications - experience counts;

Assessment by 100% coursework in the form of concise project reports or academic papers. So, no examinations, summer school or on campus requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate achievement of any one of the following:

Receipt of a 2.2 degree, or higher from a British university

A high level of achievement in undergraduate studies at a university elsewhere (e.g. for North American students a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale)

Professional experience in the field or a related field in their home country

Part of the application procedures for entry to the course is to establish -through a written personal statement -why candidates want to do the course, and how this relates to their personal and career development plans.

International Students are required to show competence in written and spoken English in addition to meeting the course entry requirements: International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) - minimum 6.5

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This is the first and only distance-learning Astronomy degree available from a UK university and allows to develop students fascination with astronomy and cosmology. They will develop the full range of scientific skills through experimental and observational work undertaken at a distance, library research skills and report writing. There is the opportunity to carry out group work with fellow distance learners. They can build up modules over the years and exit with intermediate awards along the way, allowing them to study for as long and to the depth appropriate to their own interests and aspirations.

Other Fees

Tuition fee varies for every year as it depends on the number of modules.

Domestic fee

Year 1 - £3760 , Year 2 - £2820 , Year 3 - £2350

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This postgraduate Games Design course has been developed to provide part-time students the opportunity, support and guidance to fully explore the activity of designing and developing games of all types. What is particularly unique is that this MA Games Design is delivered entirely via the Internet using readily available online tools and proprietary applications. It is completely distance learning and there is no requirement for on-campus attendance.

The course team offers a rich mix of staff with current industry experience as well as practiced academic staff with significant experience in postgraduate delivery and academic research. The course seeks to encourage the inquiry into generally accepted ‘game design practice’ and strive to push the boundaries of what is achievable in this young discipline. Students are engaged through a wide ranging programme of stimulating lectures and tutorials to develop their knowledge and skills in the design of games.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate achievement of any one of the following:

Receipt of a 2.2 degree, or higher from a British university

A high level of achievement in undergraduate studies at a university elsewhere (e.g. for North American students a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale)

Professional experience in the field or a related field in their home country Part of the application procedures for entry to the course is to establish -through a written personal statement -why candidates want to do the course, and how this relates to their personal and career development plans.

International Students are required to show competence in written and spoken English in addition to meeting the course entry requirements: International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) - minimum 6.5

Other Fees

Domestic tuition fee for every year as it depends on the number of modules.

Year 1 - £1050 , Year 2 - £1050 , Year 3 - £525

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This innovative course builds upon a successful programme that has run since 2000. The MSc combines multiple routes that lead to qualifications enabling students to practice at higher levels as consultant midwives, clinicians, managers or teachers (UK as well as overseas). The course meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for midwife teachers (dependent on modules undertaken). Students may access the course on site or by distance learning and it is available to both UK based and overseas midwives. All course material can be applied to different cultural needs of parturient women.

The course provides a programme that will promote women's health and has the potential to reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity.
The course aims to produce practitioners who are able to critically evaluate and develop maternity services in their own environment, ensuring a humanising, safe experience for mothers and their families.

Modules are taught by well respected experts within their field focusing on the normality of midwifery practice as well as variations of normality.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a degree in a health related subject obtained within the last 10 years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may be considered for entry to the programme if they can demonstrate their ability to engage in study at this level through accreditation of previous learning and experience.
Language: All students must have sufficient competency in English Language equal to IELTS 6.5 to study for the proposed award. Where the medium of instruction and assessment of a student's previous study is English then they may be deemed to have demonstrated English competency without a specific test. The University reserves the right to request evidence of proficiency through testing.

Applicants must be a qualified midwife, i.e:

UK: Practising midwife status (notified intention to practice)
Overseas: Licensed with the appropriate authority to practise midwifery.

If applying for the Education Route (UK): A minimum of three years full-time experience (or equivalent part-time) in midwifery practice during the last 10 years and acquired Mentorship programme. All informal enquiries are welcomed.

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Entry Requirements

Foundation Degree in Business or a related subject

Higher National Diploma in Business or a related subject

Higher National Certificate in Business or a related subject (normally will need to study a further two modules to gain a honours degree)

Accredited Study equivalent to two years of full-time study at degree level in the area of Business at a UK university

Diploma of HE for two years university study on a business programme

International students who have studied two or three years towards a degree in their home country can apply to join this course.

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