Elevate your career with a part-time masters degree UK
Considering a leap in your career or a deep dive into knowledge and skills that could benefit your professional future? Want a postgraduate course that will encourage you to explore your potential and master a subject or discipline you're passionate about?
At Walbrook, we offer part-time masters degrees designed for the modern learner. Our part-time postgraduate courses deliver on flexibility, accessibility, and progress, ensuring your studies align with your lifestyle and aspirations.
Part-time masters degrees at Walbrook
Discover our online part-time masters degree courses, explore a subject that aligns with your goals and take the next step on your path to progress.
How long does a part-time masters degree take at Walbrook?
At Walbrook, you can study part-time for a masters course over 18 months or two years. You can also study all of our degree programmes full-time online. The full-time study duration for our postgraduate courses is one year.
Whether you choose to study full-time or part-time, our flexible part-time courses allow you to balance your studies with life’s other commitments and responsibilities.
Find out more about your course schedule and structure in our guide to online course structures.
Part-time option I: 18 months
Study for a degree while fitting your course around your work, care and other commitments.
Time commitment:
You should set aside approximately 25 hours a week for studying.
You'll study 4x 15-credit modules in your first two semesters.
You'll study 1x 15-credit module and 1x 45-credit thesis module in your final semester.
Part-time option II: 2 years
Take time to study and spread your studies and your tuition fees over a longer period – at no extra cost.
Time commitment:
You should set aside approximately 19 hours a week for studying.
You'll study 3x 15-credit modules in your first three semesters.
You'll study 1x 45-credit thesis module in your final semester.
Study mode | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|
Full-time | 25 | 37 |
Part-time I | 19 | 25 |
Part-time II | 12 | 19 |
How much does a part-time masters degree cost?
Studying for masters degree part-time is an investment in your career but also in your personal growth.
Explore our course tuition fees and funding options:
Course tuition fees are £9,750 for our MSc postgraduate courses and £10,250 for our MBA.
Flexible funding options: pay monthly, annually, or in full with up to 5% reduction for early payments.
Regardless of whether you study part-time or choose a full-time duration, the total cost of your course remains the same, allowing you to plan your finances with clarity and confidence.
If you're self-funding or using a Master's Loan, you’ll need to make a pre-payment based on one month’s tuition fees to accept your unconditional offer. This is deducted from your overall tuition fees and is not an extra cost.
Find out more about flexible payments and pre-payment.
Can I study while working?
We understand the importance of flexibility and support for students pursuing a part-time masters degree while working. Our online postgraduate courses are designed to fit around your personal and professional life, allowing you to access your study materials online, whenever it suits you.
This means you can continue to work part-time, or even full-time, without sacrificing the progress or quality of your education. Meanwhile, the insights you gain from working while studying can enrich your academic pursuits and vice versa, enhancing both your career and personal growth.
Can I work part-time during my masters?
Many students choose to work part-time during their masters course. Working part-time while studying offers the flexibility to earn and learn, applying real-world experiences to academic concepts in real time.
This approach not only helps financially but also offers valuable real-world experience that complements your study programme.
Is it possible to do a part-time masters and work full-time?
When you study part-time with Walbrook, you can access your study materials at any time. You can even schedule your online exams for any day or time that suits you.
Our flexible approach allows you to fit classes in around a full-time job, making sure your career remains on track as you progress through your course.
Why choose Walbrook's part-time postgraduate courses?
When you choose Walbrook, you'll be taught by respected industry experts dedicated to your success. All our students have access to an expert Study Coach, who is on hand when you need to master a part-time study schedule, learning techniques or harness tools to stay motivated.
Studying part-time to take the next step in your career? Our careers support team is dedicated to transforming your newly acquired skills and insights into promising professional opportunities.
Study part-time wherever it suits you, and discover how Walbrook can turn your 'what if' into 'how' and 'when'.
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