Flexible and Distance Learning
If you are a working professional and want to learn new skills or improve your career prospects, then our flexible and distance learning programmes will appeal to you.
You can study a full Masters/Doctorate programme or single Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units, allowing you to combine study and work commitments without the need for a career break.
Masters and Doctorate programmes
- MA Education (MA/Diploma/Certificate)
- MSc Primary Care (MSc/Diploma/Certificate)
- MSc Research in Health Practice (MSc/Diploma/Certificate)
- MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine (MSc/Diploma)
- MSc Sports Physiotherapy (MSc/Diploma/Certificate)
- Doctor of Education
- Professional Doctorate in Health
CPD units
Many of our CPD units can contribute towards a professional qualification. Further information can be found on the CPD site, or relevant departmental sites.
- Department of Education
- Department for Health
- Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Social & Policy Sciences
Studying by flexible or distance learning
Our programmes take a blended approach, enabling you to study in your preferred learning style and at your own pace. Depending on your programme, you can study through any of the following:
- Online learning through the Virtual Learning Environment
- On-campus study sessions through intensive block teaching either at the University of Bath campus or an International Study Centre
- Alongside other distance learners or full-time students
Support
Flexible and distance learning students, as registered students of the University, benefit from full access to all campus facilities.
If you are learning remotely, you will also benefit from support designed for distance learning students.
“Although you might be in another part of the world, you are only a mouse click away from help and support!”
— Katie Gillings
MSc Sports Physiotherapy
