(MBA/MA/MSc/PgDip/PgCert)

Why do a taught Postgraduate course at Liverpool Hope?

Our taught Masters courses offer students choice and flexibility in their studies, and the opportunity to study in a vibrant, supportive academic environment. Postgraduate students are encouraged to participate in the life of Liverpool Hope and to feel part of the University community as a whole.

We offer a substantial range of postgraduate programmes leading to awards including MA, MSc, PgDip and PgCert, and practitioner focused courses such as the International MBA and MBA (IT). Postgraduate taught courses are underpinned by the research and scholarly activity which take place at Hope, and teaching at postgraduate level is driven by staff expertise in particular subject areas.

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In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), several areas of research activity at Hope were rated as being of international excellence (Theology & Religious Studies) and national excellence (e.g. Biology, English, Geography, History and Music). Across the University, our varied research specialisms are reflected in the range of postgraduate opportunities offered in each of our three Faculties – Arts & Humanities, Education, and Sciences & Social Sciences.

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What taught postgraduate courses are offered at Liverpool Hope?

We offer a wide range of courses, details are available on the courses web pages.

How do long do postgraduate courses take to complete?

Most Masters courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students are expected to complete a Masters degree in 12 months and part-time students in up to 36 months.

For postgraduate diplomas, the normal study period is two semesters (full-time) or four semesters (part-time).

In the case of postgraduate certificates, the normal study period is one semester (full-time) or two semesters (part-time.)

The precise format in which our taught postgraduate courses are delivered varies from course to course and may include day and/or evening sessions, weekends, fieldwork etc. In addition to the module sessions, seminars and talks are planned as part of postgraduate and research activity and postgraduate students are expected to attend these as part of their academic experience.

How are the taught postgraduate courses structured?

Our taught postgraduate courses have a modular structure and all of them, Masters degrees, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates, are taught at ‘M’ (Masters) level. Taught modules normally carry 10, 15 or 30 credits at M level and these combine to contribute to postgraduate certificates and postgraduate diplomas and the taught element of Masters degrees. For Masters degrees there is a further research element (the ‘Masters stage’), in which students are able to develop their research skills and special interests and produce a piece of research-driven work.

The credit ratings for the different awards are:

Masters degree

180 credits – 120 credits from taught modules and 60 credits from the Masters stage. The precise structure of the Masters stage varies between awards but may, for example, include a dissertation or research report.

Postgraduate diploma

120 credits (all from taught modules)

Postgraduate certificate

60 credits (all from taught modules)
Each individual award offers a distinctive combination of modules, which may vary from year to year.

How are taught postgraduate courses assessed?

The assessment requirements for taught modules are designed to meet the learning outcomes for each individual module. Various assessment methods are used including project reports, portfolios, group/individual presentations, essays and examinations. The precise combination of these methods differs between the different courses.

During the Masters stage, students are expected to attend research preparation sessions and work closely on an individual basis with their dissertation supervisor, who will help guide their studies.