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Master’s degrees

A master's degree from Hartpury University will give you in-depth knowledge and the confidence to achieve your ambitions. We’ll equip you with the skills to apply your learning to real-world issues.

Get ahead with a master's degree

We offer master’s qualifications across our specialist industry subjects of agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary physiotherapy.

A taught master’s degree involves lectures and practical sessions, alongside the completion of a dissertation or project.

Before studying a master's degree at Hartpury, Megan had been overlooked for a job, with employers citing qualifications. Since graduating, she hasn't looked back.

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We're a top 3 UK university for postgraduate teaching, and top 5 UK university for overall postgraduate satisfaction (PTES 2024).

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Our research has been recognised as 'world-leading' and 'internationally excellent' (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Master's degrees explained

A one, two or three-year degree, offering compulsory and optional modules focused on a dissertation.

A one, two or three-year degree, offering compulsory and optional modules focused on a significant piece of independent research.

Usually completed over one year, these recognised shorter qualifications allow greater flexibility to progress each qualification through to the next level, including a full master’s degree.

Undergraduate and postgraduate-level study in one qualification. Your final two years will focus on postgraduate-level study.

Master's degrees explained

Master’s in Science (MSc)

A one, two or three-year degree, offering compulsory and optional modules focused on a dissertation.

Master of Research (MRes)

A one, two or three-year degree, offering compulsory and optional modules focused on a significant piece of independent research.

Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip)

Usually completed over one year, these recognised shorter qualifications allow greater flexibility to progress each qualification through to the next level, including a full master’s degree.

Integrated Master’s degree (MSci)

Undergraduate and postgraduate-level study in one qualification. Your final two years will focus on postgraduate-level study.

Justin Smith
“You have this feeling of wanting to develop yourself and others around you, pushing yourself to be better, academically and practically. Hartpury has an elite sporting environment so from the moment you step on the campus you get every opportunity to go on and achieve your dreams either as an athlete or coach.”
Justin Smith
Masters in Coaching Science

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Fees & Funding

It's a good idea to think about fees and funding around your course as early as you can. We can help you to understand and take control of your finances. Here’s everything you need to know at a glance.

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Facilities

Our specialist facilities match our specialist nature. Students benefit from access to some of the most advanced facilities in the world at an educational institution.

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