Teaching and learning

Study options

We offer lots of study options, making it easier than ever to study at postgraduate level. Visit our course pages to see what study options are available to you.

Full-time postgraduate study is typically 1-2 years. As part of some courses, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a work placement, extending your course duration by one year.

Part-time courses are typically completed within 1-3 years. Upgrade your skills without sacrificing your current job or personal commitments and apply your learnings to real-time situations.

Hybrid learning means you benefit from a mix of online and on-campus learning, typically completing the course in 1 - 2 1/2 years, depending if you study full-time or part-time. Enjoy the flexibility of online learning while still engaging in face-to-face interactions with faculty and fellow students.

Distance learning courses maintain the same high standards and content as our on-campus courses. Designed to be flexible and convenient, online study helps you to manage work, family commitments or simply a busy lifestyle.

Dynamic teaching and learning methods

Lectures and seminars

Lectures and seminars are the pillars of postgraduate study. We use the latest technology, theory and research, and apply it to real-world scenarios - with help from inspiring guest lecturers. You’ll also use outstanding facilities that provide the perfect spaces for collaboration and networking with peers from various backgrounds and perspectives.

Specialist facilities and practice-based learning

Whichever subject you study, you’ll have access to excellent specialist facilities, from well-equipped laboratories and engineering workshops, to cutting edge healthcare facilities, performance and exhibition spaces. You can also apply your skills under expert guidance in our research labs, equipped with cutting-edge bioinformatics, clinical simulation and prototype technology.

Projects and dissertations

Become an expert in your chosen field by undertaking a dissertation or project. Some courses include a dissertation, allowing you to hone in on one area of interest with the support of your mentor. We also run live projects with our industry links on certain courses. This can involve you engaging in theory you’ve learnt, with the support of your mentor, to apply it to a real-world scenario.

Field trips

Some courses offer the exciting opportunity to attend a field trip – in the UK or overseas – to broaden your subject knowledge. These trips are designed to align with your modules or projects, offering you a fresh and insightful perspective on your chosen industry.

Inspirational academics

Oxford Brookes lecturers offer a wealth of experience who will challenge you to think in new ways, which is why we’re ranked 5th in the UK for teaching (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023).

Receive excellent supervision

"I feel like I’m learning something useful that I’m going to be using in my career every single day. My lecturers are all experienced in their field, they all have practical knowledge and years of stories to pass on to all of us on the course."

Miranda Cundick, MA Publishing Media

Be treated as an academic equal

"Part of what I loved about Oxford Brookes was being treated as an equal by the academics. They were never too busy to see me and I always felt they respected me as an equal. They challenged me in the best way and helped me map my career journey."

Milan Williams, MSc Marketing and Communications Management

World-leading research that gives students a voice

High-quality, applied research lies at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to making a substantial contribution to some of today’s most challenging issues. Our research has a global, national and local impact and we offer opportunities to conduct inspiring research of your own.

Claire Gibbs shares the research project she undertook while studying for an MSc in Nursing Studies.

"I conducted original research for my dissertation, focusing on supporting future nurses. Recognising a gap in the literature, I investigated student nurses' experiences during clinical placements.

Once I collated my research, I found insightful results, leading to immediate implementation of some suggestions across several hospitals. I'm proud the student voice was heard and made an immediate impact because of my research."