Studying for a taught degree

Information and advice about studying for a taught postgraduate qualification

What it involves

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Teaching units will cover particular topics within the academic field of your degree programme, but will also cover a range of research methods.

Being a success

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If you have been successful as an undergraduate, then you will know most of the things that are needed to be successful in a taught postgraduate course.

Assignments

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For all the course units you study within your programme you will be assessed in some way, either through a written examination or through an assignment.

Plagiarism

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‘Plagiarism’ is using the ideas or words of others as if they are your own. It is regarded in all universities as a very serious issue and as a form of cheating.

Written examinations

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Many Masters programmes still use written examinations to assess all or part of the course, although in recent years other types of assessment have begun to be used.

Study aids

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The library or learning resources service within the university will play an important part of your studies, and, as a postgrad, you will also need good IT skills.

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