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With our flexible study options, we can help you achieve your goals in a way that suits you.</strong></p> </div> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <h2>About postgraduate study</h2> <p>Postgraduate study is normally the next level of study following an undergraduate degree. You'll gain more specialist knowledge of your subject at postgraduate level, it's more advanced and you’ll work at a faster pace. There are some exceptions, for example, professional development courses will accept relevant industry experience. </p> <p>Postgraduate degrees can either be <strong>taught </strong>or <strong>research-based</strong>. We offer postgraduate courses as taught master's courses or research-based courses through traditional PhDs, Doctorates and PhDs by Published Work.</p> <div class="ratio ratio--16x9 margin-bottom-xl"> <p class="optanon-video-message optanon-category-C0003" data-src=""> Sorry, this video requires the use of functional cookies which you have not consented to use. <a class="ot-sdk-show-settings" onclick="return false;" href="#">Change your cookie settings</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMFG0wIUnFo">watch the video on the provider's website</a> </p> <iframe class="optanon-category-C0003" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bMFG0wIUnFo" title="Video: The benefits of postgraduate study"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <h2>Taught postgraduate degrees</h2> <p>If you're looking to gain a broader skillset, boost job prospects or change career then a taught postgraduate degree might be for you. A postgraduate taught course (or Master's degree) follows a similar structure to an undergraduate degree but at an advanced level, you'll typically study subject-specific modules and submit a dissertation towards the end of your course. You'll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars and practical assignments, and be regularly assessed through exams, essays and group projects.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <div class="slab slab--bg-dark-blue"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 large-3 large-offset-1 column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--no-image" href="https://search.staffs.ac.uk/s/search.html?query=&collection=staffordshire-coursetitles&f.Level%7CV=postgraduate+%28taught%29"> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Taught Master's courses</h3> <p>Browse our postgraduate taught courses with flexible options to study full-time, part-time, online or with a placement year</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="small-12 large-4 column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--no-image" href="/courses/postgraduate/how-to-apply"> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">How to apply</h3> <p>Information on applying to a taught postgraduate course and writing your personal statement</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="small-12 large-4 column"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <h2>Research-based degrees</h2> <p>If you have a passion for in-depth research and want to shape the subject you love through original research, then a research-based degree might be for you. We offer Traditional PhDs, Professional Doctorates, or PhDs by Published Work. On a professional doctorate, more than half of your degree will be an independent research project, directly related to current issues in your career. On an MPhil or PhD, the entire degree is your independent, supervised research. These research degrees help getting your work published and advancing your research career.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <div class="slab slab--bg-dark-blue"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 large-3 large-offset-1 column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--no-image" href="/research/postgraduate-research/postgraduate-research-courses"> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Postgraduate Research courses</h3> <p>Explore our research themes and opportunities delivered on-campus or through distance learning</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="small-12 large-4 column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--no-image" href="http://search.staffs.ac.uk/s/search.html?collection=staffordshire-coursetitles&meta_Q_or=doctor&meta_Q_or=doctorate&meta_Q_or=dba&sort=title"> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Professional Doctorates</h3> <p>Explore our Doctorate degrees and develop your research and skills related to professional practice</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="small-12 large-4 column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--no-image" href="/research/postgraduate-research"> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Learn more about postgraduate research</h3> <p>Find out about applying, fees & funding, our facilities and the Graduate School</p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <div class="zebra zebra--bg-burgundy"> <div class="zebra__row"> <figure class="zebra__figure"> <img alt="A female wearing a lab coat sitting in the science lab using a microscope" height="400" width="400" src="/courses/images/feature-boxes/microscope-lab.jpg" /> </figure> <div class="zebra__body"><header class="title zebra__title"> <h2>PHD opportunities</h2> </header> <p>Explore our available PhDs across our research themes. 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As well as attending lectures, you can make full use of a range of facilities and study spaces. You’ll have a set number of contact hours per week as well as additional independent study time.</p> </div> </details> <details class="accordion__item"> <summary id="S24_accordionRowSummary" class="accordion__title"> <h6 class="accordion__toggle">Part-time study</h6> </summary> <div class="accordion__content"> <p>Part-time study is a great option if you want to fit study around other commitments. You’ll have access to our experts and on campus facilities at the times that you attend. Your time commitment and duration of course will depend on the course intensity.</p> </div> </details> <details class="accordion__item"> <summary id="S25_accordionRowSummary" class="accordion__title"> <h6 class="accordion__toggle">Blending learning</h6> </summary> <div class="accordion__content"> <p>Blended learning is a flexible option where you’ll study through a mix of both on-campus and virtual learning, supported by independent study.</p> </div> </details> <details class="accordion__item"> <summary id="S26_accordionRowSummary" class="accordion__title"> <h6 class="accordion__toggle">Distance learning</h6> </summary> <div class="accordion__content"> <p>Distance learning allows you to study entirely online so you can fit it around your personal and work life. Lectures, course materials and support from your course leaders will all be delivered online. 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