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Postgraduate courses
P O S T G R A D U A T E COURSES
Postgraduate study is a valuable investment for life, designed to enhance your career prospects, facilitate career change, add to your academic achievements and to provide you with an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of an area that interests you. Postgraduate study provides you with the perfect opportunity to specialise in your chosen subject, whilst working alongside our world-leading, expert academics in an enviable, professional environment. You will gain relevant, specialist knowledge, as well as desirable transferable skills that are highly sought-after by prospective employers in an increasingly expanding sector – meaning your career prospects and earning power will also be in demand.
Entry requirements
Applicants for a taught Master’s course usually require at least a 2:2 Honours degree in a related field or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university in the UK or overseas. Applicants for a research degree should generally have a 2:1 Honours or Master’s degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area. For MSc/MA by Research a 2:2 Honours degree is required in the appropriate subject. Some courses have additional entry requirements. Please see entry requirements for individual courses in this guide or visit our website for more details.
Start your application
To apply for a Postgraduate course, you will need to download the relevant application form – available from our website. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
AHMAD FAROOQAZAM Electronic Engineering MSc
“ My course mostly focuses on the practical application of what we’re learning, which I really like. The facilities are very good, we have some great computer labs and machinery that we can use. ”
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
APPLIED COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July This course covers a wide range of topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking, giving you both the underpinning theory and the ability to apply it to complex real-world problems.
APPLIED COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent This course has been designed for non-computing graduates who need to apply information technology to their current career or want to change career directions. The course covers a wide range of topics.
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (CONVERSION) MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent Developed for students who wish to develop a career in health or forensic psychology, this conversion course is open to anyone with a recognised undergraduate degree in any subject. It covers the five core areas required for accreditation by the British Psychological Society.
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES* MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July *subject to approval This is a specialist Master’s course which focuses on the engineering advances
September, November, January, March, June, July
September related to the development of electric vehicles.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINNERING MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February When you join this course, you will start by learning about recent and emerging advances in cellular and molecular biology areas before focusing on genomic and systems’ data, cell visualisation and protein localisation.
BIOTECHNOLOGY MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 15 months full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February You will learn about the latest new technologies in areas such as applied microbiology, gain insights into how they are used in the global biotechnology industry, and discover how microbes can be used on an industrial scale.
BIOTECHNOLOGY WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February You will learn about the latest new technologies in areas such as applied microbiology. The data analytics units cover a range of topics including programming, databases, security and project management.
BIOTECHNOLOGY WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent An advanced understanding of molecular and computational biologies together with knowledge of microbiological techniques at the forefront of technology will equip you for a future in biotechnology or allied industries.
CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY MSc/PgCert
KEY FACTS
Bedford campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent This course involves the detailed study of the physiological consequences of chronic debilitating diseases and highlights the changes that these different diseases cause during exercise testing.
COMPUTER NETWORKING MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (part-time options available) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July This course is designed to give you knowledge of both wired and wireless
September, February technology to enable you to enter a career in this fast-paced industry.
COMPUTER NETWORKING WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July This course has been designed to give you an in depth knowledge of wired,
September wireless and mobile technologies.
COMPUTER SCIENCE MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July This course is ideal for computing graduates who want to prepare for a general career in IT without the need to specialise at this stage. Subjects range from data modelling, embedded systems and systems architecture to intelligent agents.
COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH PLACEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 22 month full-time (including placement) (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July This course is ideal for computing graduates who want to continue studying computer technology but are looking to explore a wide area in computer science without the need to focus (solely) on one particular subject at this stage.
COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent This course is ideal for you if you are looking to keep your career options open as you will study a range of topics from networking and data modelling to smart technologies and project management.
COMPUTER SECURITY & FORENSICS MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent The mixture of hands-on experience and theoretical background will enable you to understand network security, scripting, cryptographic protocols and forensic data analysis using the latest commercial tools (Encase and Forensic Toolkit).
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July Graduates of this course are well-prepared for careers in computer or network
September, November, January, March, June, July security and forensic investigation – with skills in demand by UK employers.
CYBERSECURITY MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July Using cutting edge and leading teaching and training techniques this course helps you to realise the unique complexity and challenges associated with
September, November, January, March, June, July cybersecurity in a highly dynamic and constantly evolving threat landscape.
CYBERSECURITY WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July The course covers a wide range of topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking. The course is delivered by a dedicated team of cybersecurity experts and active researchers in the area.
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July Gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in digital communications, signal processing, electronic circuits and microprocessors, as well as an understanding of engineering best practice.
MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 22 month full-time (including placement) (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent You will develop skills in a number of areas, including analogue and digital electronics, signal processing, sensors, digital communications, software engineering and embedded programming.
ELECTRONIC ENGENEERING WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent Gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in digital communications, signal processing, electronic circuits and microprocessors, as well as an understanding of engineering best practice.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February You will learn about the changes happening to the environment at different spatial scales and will develop your understanding of the concepts used to
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING WITH PLACEMENT
September, November, January, March, June, July manage environmental change.
FOOD SECURITY IN PUBLIC HEALTH MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February This course will focus on developing your knowledge and skills in food analysis,
September, November, January, March, June, July processing and hygiene to address safety and quality aspects.
FORENSIC ANALYSIS MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February This course focuses on developing your knowledge and skills in analytical techniques applied in operational forensic casework. As well as enabling you to gain theoretical knowledge you will also get hands-on practical experience.
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September Supporting the requirements of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology, this course focuses of developing the expertise and qualities you will need to gain employment at a senior level.
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent This course is for students who want to study how psychology helps us understand health-related behaviours, and how it can have a positive impact on wellbeing. It forms stage one of the training you need to become a charted psychologist member of the Division of Health Psychology within the British Psychological Society.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING* MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent *subject to approval Students will undertake field trips in a state-of-the-art engineering and business facility whilst benefiting from access to state-of-the-art facilities in our new STEM building in Luton.
MICROBIOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September This course focuses on the science of microorganisms and the range of strategies employed for public health protection, including epidemiology, vaccination,
September antimicrobial chemotherapy, diagnostic microbiology and outbreak investigation.
PHARMACOLOGY MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February This course focuses on drug discovery and development, the mechanisms of drug action at molecular level, the treatment of human diseases, and the latest
September, November, January, March, June, July cellular and molecular technologies used in pharmacology.
PHARMACOLOGY WITH DATA ANALYTICS MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February This course will allow you to gain a broad overview of drug discovery and development, drug treatment of human diseases, and latest cellular and molecular technologies applied to pharmacology at an advanced level.
PHARMACOLOGY WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February This course will allow you to gain a broad overview of drug discovery and development, drug treatment of human diseases, and latest cellular and molecular technologies applied to pharmacology at an advanced level.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NUTRITION & BEHAVIOUR CHANGE MSc
KEY FACTS
Bedford campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September This course offers invaluable opportunities to further career prospects during placement and research project units, including the development of practical skills and links with NHS organisations, researchers and clinicians.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT PEDAGOGY MA
KEY FACTS
Bedford campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent This course is designed to support you in becoming a more reflective teacher or youth/community/performance sports coach, using intensive, compressed teaching time combined with flexible off-site guided learning.
PUBLIC HEALTH MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, February You will develop a critical awareness of how research processes can be applied to the study of public health, an insight into the global drivers behind health system reform, and an appreciation of policy development and implementation.
RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN APPLICABLE COMPUTING (IRAC)
KEY FACTS
Luton campus, Milton Keynes campus Variable Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent October The precise topic of your study will be developed with a supervisory team led by the director of study and will be subject to approval by the Institute. You will
September benefit from the Researcher Development Programme at the University.
RESEARCH DEGREES IN THE INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (IBEST)
KEY FACTS
Luton campus Variable Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent October, March Research degrees in life sciences including MSc by Research and PhD are ideal to gain advanced knowledge and understanding in specialist topics as well as to improve your technical and practical skills.
SENSORS & SMART CITIES MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July This course will ensure you are up-to-date with a range of topics including: cloud computing; virtual networking; data centre management; Internet of Things (IoT); 4G/5G mobile networks; and mobile app development.
SENSORS & SMART CITIES WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent This course will ensure you are up-to-date with a range of topics including: cloud computing; virtual networking; data centre management; Internet of Things (IoT); 4G/5G mobile networks; and mobile app development.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & APPLICATIONS MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent This course covers a range of topics from advanced programming, design patterns and data modelling to popular development platforms, open source frameworks and cloud computing will be explored to open up your career.
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (including placement) (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July This course is an ideal course for Computer Science graduates and experienced programmers who want to solve real-world problems, evaluating advanced
September, November, January, March, June, July software engineering environments.
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July This course will teach you the skills to become professional software developers and create applications with the latest emerging technologies, and will cover a
September, November, January, March, June, July range of topics.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT MSc
KEY FACTS
Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) Good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent September, November, January, March, June, July You will study a variety of units covering aspects of digital technologies, protocols and regulations for the telecommunications industry, project management, finance and managing people.
