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Courses with a new year intake

Master’s, distance learning, research and Bachelor’s courses starting in January and February

The new year is a great time to set off on the path towards your next qualification – if you're not ready to start a course this autumn, you can start many of our courses in January or February. 

Courses with a January or February intake include Master's degreestop-up Bachelor's degrees, part-time courses and postgraduate research programmes. Most accept international students and you can study many of our courses online by distance learning, giving you the flexibility to study at home without coming to the University.

You can also start any of our work-based Learning at Work degree courses in January.

Browse and apply for courses starting in January and February below. 

Master's courses starting in January

Flexible Master's and postgraduate taught courses starting in January and February include full-time and part-time options.
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Distance learning courses starting in January

Study online at a location that suits you, at a time that fits with your schedule and other commitments.
PGT/Postgraduate Taught use only
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Postgraduate research programmes starting in February

You can start any of our full-time and part-time PhD, MPhil and MD programmes in February or October.
PGR/Postgraduate Research use only
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Work-based undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

Our Learning at Work courses allow you to get a Bachelor's or Master's university degree alongside your current job, without going to university full-time.
PGT/Postgraduate Taught use only
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Undergraduate top-up courses

You can start some of our Bachelor's top-up courses in January and February. Details of how to apply are on each course page.
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January start courses for international students

Most courses with a January intake are open to students from outside the UK. Check if your course is available.
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