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Business and Management BA (Hons) - Distance Learning

Undergraduate | London | 3 years Distance Learning

Take your learning further and turn your Level 4 qualification into a full undergraduate degree with our distance learning Business…

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Psychology MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle

Study a Masters course in Psychology at Northumbria University, a conversion course which is accredited by the British Psychological…

1 year Full Time / Sep start

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2 years Part Time (Distance Learning) / Jan, Apr, Jul start

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Digital Marketing MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time (Distance Learning)

Create winning digital strategies with a CIM & DMA accredited Digital Marketing MSc - our 100% online, distance learning masters at…

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Publishing MA

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time

Partnering with Hachette UK, the UK’s 2nd largest publisher, gain core skills in modern publishing.

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Computer Science with Data Analytics MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 27 months Distance Learning

Drive digital change on Northumbria's distance learning Computer Science with Data Analytics MSc. Understand big data, programming,…

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Business and Management MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle

Our AACSB accredited master's in business and management develops a wide range of business skills with a responsible business edge.

2 years Full Time with Advanced Practice / Sep, Jan start

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16 months Full Time / Jan start

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2 years Part Time (Distance Learning) / Jan, Apr, Jul start

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Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 27 months Distance Learning

Drive digital change on Northumbria's distance learning Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence MSc. Specialise in AI to help…

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Project Management MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle

Master project management skills in risk management and team collaboration for a competitive starting salary.

1 year Full Time / Sep start

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16 months Full Time / Jan start

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History MA

Postgraduate | Newcastle

The MA in History offers you a stimulating range of historical periods, people and places to study and the opportunity to choose from…

2 years Part Time (Distance Learning) / Sep start

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1 year Full Time (Distance Learning) / Sep start

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Data Protection Law and Information Governance Postgraduate Certificate

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Distance Learning

Typically information governance/security and law have been taught as distinct subjects in different discipline areas. In recognition…

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Preventive Conservation MA

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Distance Learning

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Mental Health Law and Practice Certificate

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 9 months Distance Learning, including 8 taught half days all online

The Certificate in Mental Health Law and Practice has been designed to provide an introduction to mental health law for students whose…

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Law (Cyber Law) LLM

Postgraduate | Newcastle

As technology rapidly evolves, it can be a challenge for our legal systems to keep up. Professionals working with cyber and artificial…

1 year Full Time / Sep start

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2 years Distance Learning / Sep start

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Doctorate of Design

Research | Newcastle

Are you an experienced design practitioner? Are you motivated to contribute to a field of design knowledge and demonstrate impact in…

2 years Full Time / Oct start

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3 years Part Time / Jan, Oct start

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Occupational and Organisational Psychology MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time (Distance Learning)

Gain an understanding of workplace psychology with our BPS accredited MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology. Open to graduates…

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English Literature MA

Postgraduate | Newcastle

This MA English Literature course will appeal to a wide range of students interested in various aspects of English, American, and other…

1 year Full Time (Distance Learning) / Sep start

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2 years Part Time (Distance Learning) / Sep start

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Surveying (Building Surveying) MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Distance Learning

With our degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, you can enhance your professional profile and develop specific…

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Surveying (Real Estate) MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Distance Learning

With our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors-accredited degree, you can enhance your professional profile and develop particular…

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Education – Learning and Leadership MA

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Part Time (Distance Learning)

Our online Masters in Education is for ambitious teachers and other educators. Develop your educational leadership skills via distance…

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Business and Management BA (Hons) Top Up

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 18 months Distance Learning

If you have a Level 5 qualification in a business or management related subject, our course will allow you to gain a BA (Hons) top…

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Surveying (Quantity Surveying) MSc

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 2 years Distance Learning

With our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors-accredited degree, you can enhance your professional profile and develop particular…

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Law (Space Law) LLM

Postgraduate | Newcastle

Boost your policy and governance knowledge to launch a career for the safe and sustainable use of outer space.

1 year Full Time / Sep start

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2 years Distance Learning / Sep start

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Bar Course

Postgraduate | Newcastle | 1 year Full Time

The new Bar Course is replacing the BTPC, to support your knowledge and practical skills crucial to practice at the modern bar. Find…

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