Masters by Distance Learning

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Why study by distance learning?

The main advantage of studying by distance learning is the flexibility. You can study at home, in your own time and at your own pace, so you can combine achieving a qualification with work or family commitments.

Most of our distance learning courses have multiple start dates throughout the year so it gives you the option of choosing when to commence your studies with us. Our courses are high quality and focussed on you and your needs.

We also have a number of modules that you can take as continuing professional development, so you can keep up to date with changes in your work, update your knowledge and broaden your skills.

You can use CPD modules as a step on the ladder to higher qualifications, enhanced job prospects or be required by professional bodies to maintain professional status.

Courses

Philosophy of Health and Happiness MA (Distance learning)

This distance learning programme focuses on the growing field of happiness and its overlap with health and wellbeing asking questions such as: What is happiness? What is health? How does illness affect our understating of what matters? Do [more...]

Military History MA by distance learning

This two-year distance learning programme offers you the opportunity to explore military history, drawing in particular on Birmingham's expertise in the history of the two world wars and air power. Subjects to be studied include command and [more...]

Philosophy of Religion and Ethics MA (Distance learning)

This distance learning programme will explore the key issues in the fields of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics – for example: Are there shared human values? How do we negotiate different belief systems in pluralistic societies? Is [more...]

Translation Studies MA (Distance Learning)

This programme is for practising translators and those interested in a career in translation. Proficiency in a language other than English is required, but there are no other restrictions as to language combinations. The central philosophy [more...]

Applied Linguistics MA (Distance Learning)

The MA in Applied Linguistics is intended for anyone interested in the application of language research to language pedagogy, and for teachers of English who wish to upgrade their professional standing. We provide a set of interactive course [more...]

Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language (TEFL/TESL) MA (distance learning) (Department of English)

The programme is designed for practising teachers of English as a second or foreign language. It is a set of interactive course materials for working teachers to complete in part-time, self-study mode over a period of at least 30 months. We also [more...]

Heritage Management MA/Certificate by distance learning

This programme provides advanced vocational qualifications in heritage management for those seeking qualifications in this sector. It equips you with the skills needed for museums work, conservation and regeneration, the management of [more...]

Heritage and Identity MA/Diploma/Certificate by distance learning

Heritage is the key to identity. Whilst most heritage programmes focus on built or buried remains our programme looks at the idea that heritage is much more than a solid building, but groups of people and communities. It will let you explore the [more...]

Evangelical and Charismatic Studies MA/Diploma/Certificate (Distance Learning)

This distance learning programme explores the faith, practices, worship and teaching of Pentecostal/Charismatic and Evangelical communities from a critical academic perspective, which emphasises their global and contextual nature. It [more...]