Postgraduate distance learning courses

• September 2025 start
• 2 years Part-time Distance learning

Drawing on your own experiences as a professional educator, you will gain a deep understanding of applied educational research methods and acquire the skills to be a critical researcher. Guided by expert staff, you'll also choose your own independent research project.

• September 2025 start
• 1 year Part-time Online learning

Enhance your professional performance by developing a deeper understanding of planning, teaching and assessment strategies, new technologies and links between practice, theory and research.

• September 2025 start
• 2 years Part-time Distance learning
• Accredited

This online, part-time course supports practising healthcare professionals aspiring to work in the clinical research delivery workforce. At the University of Sheffield, you'll learn from leading experts in the field, all while enjoying the flexibility to fit your studies around your professional commitments.

• September 2025 start
• 2 years Part-time Distance learning Online learning
• Accredited

Develop your research, evaluation, and analytical skills to understand the social determinants of health with our online course. Accredited by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA), this program offers a flexible approach to advancing your expertise in public health.

• September 2025 start
• 3 years Part-time

Become a specialist in treating patients with vision and ocular motility issues. This is the only vision and strabismus course for eye care practitioners that is taught entirely online.

• September 2025 start
• 1 year 2 years 3 years Full-time Part-time Distance learning
• Accredited

Develop the skills and knowledge a professional statistician needs to solve problems in a range of industries.

• Funding available

• September 2025 start
• 1 year 2 years 3 years Full-time Part-time Distance learning
• Accredited

Develop your understanding of a variety of statistical techniques and explore the mathematical concepts, models and tools of the finance industry.

• Funding available

• September 2025 start
• 1 year 2 years 3 years Full-time Part-time Distance learning
• Accredited

Develop your understanding of the advanced statistical techniques used in medicine and healthcare, from epidemiology to clinical trials.

• August 2025 start
• 2 years Part-time Distance learning Online learning

Learn about psychological research on musical experiences on this distance-learning course, including learning, teaching, practicing, performing, listening and using music to enhance well-being.

• Funding available

• September 2025 start
• 2 years 3 years Part-time Distance learning
• Accredited

Gain understanding, knowledge and practical insights so your career as a library and information professional can flourish. The MA and PG Diploma awards are CILIP accredited.