Harper Adams University Postgraduate Prospectus

Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) / Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) These qualifications are achievable in a shorter space of time and cost less than a full Masters degree, which suits some students who have limited time to study, are interested in a narrower range of modules, or do not need the full MSc for their career development. Many students who achieve the certificate carry on studying at diploma level, and then undertake the research project to achieve the MSc degree. Master of Science (MSc) degree MSc courses include a significant taught element, research project and dissertation; one third of the course will be research-based and two-thirds taught. The degree can be completed in 12 months full-time or up to five years part-time, though in practice most students qualify within two to three years. Master of Research (MRes) degree The MRes provides a larger research element than MSc programmes: two-thirds research and one-third taught. It provides training in how to become a researcher and can be a good stepping stone to those considering a PhD or a career in research. Progress through the levels Although the Postgraduate Certificate is a valuable qualification in its own right many students go on to study for the higher level Postgraduate Diploma, and then to the full Masters degree. SUBJECTS AND LEVELS OF STUDY Levels of study available Study level Pass requirements Duration (years) Full time Part time Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) 60 credits 1 1-3 Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) 120 credits* 1 2-5 Master of Science (MSc) 120 credits + 60-credit research project 1 2-5 Master of Research (MRes) 60 credits + 120-credit research project 1-3 15 months to 4 years harper.ac.uk/ pg-courses *With the exception of the RICS-accredited PgD Rural Estate and Land Management, for which you will need 180 credits. Our main areas of study are: • Agri-business • Agriculture • Agroecology • Animal nutrition • Animal-related • Applied ecology • Aquaculture • Crops, soil and water • Engineering • Entomology • Food • Forestry • Pest management • Rural estate and land management • Veterinary nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy A full list of current courses can be found on the inside back cover of this prospectus and on our website: PgC PgD MSc/MRes 11