Taught Masters Degree

Taught Masters Guide
We explain what a Taught Masters course involves, how to choose one, and how to apply.

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​​​​​​​MBA Guide
Find out how to choose an MBA, write a successful personal statement, and more.

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Masters Personal Statement Tips
Discover how to write a winning personal statement with our top tips.

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Personal Statement Examples
Read through some of our postgraduate personal statement examples for inspiration.

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What is a Taught Masters degree?

Taught postgraduate programmes usually result in a Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Arts (MA). This in-depth course will equip you with the skills, knowldege and confidence to fulfil your career ambitions.

Taught masters may include continuous assessment and examinations at the end.

The final assessment for a Masters degree is often based on the submission of a dissertation, usually between 10,000–20,000 words.

What should I expect at a Masters degree interview?

These are a few of common questions you might be asked at your Masters interview:
  • Tell us a bit about yourself.
  • Why have you chosen this course?
  • Why have you chosen this university?
  • Where do you see yourself in five years' time?
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Have you applied for funding?
  • Have you applied anywhere else?

What is the difference between a taught and research Masters?

The difference between postgraduate taught programmes and research programmes largely comes down to the level of independence you have during your studies.

Taught Masters degrees are a lot like undergraduate programmes. Research Masters degrees are more independent, where you are expected to complete an original piece of research as part of your qualification.

Find out more in our Research vs Taught Masters degrees guide.

What is an MBA?

'MBA' stands for 'Master of Business Administration'.

An MBA program is a graduate degree program that can prepare you to enter management and leadership positions in the business field.

If you decide to pursue an MBA, you could take a range of courses related to finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and more.

Studying for an MBA will help you increase your chances of finding a better job role with a higher salary, as well as improving your business knowledge.

For more information, check out our MBA guide.