Program Overview
The Professional Practice at Lancaster University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 821 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 391 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Director of Studies: Clare Swarbrick
- Duration: Part-time with up to 60 months to complete (Masters)
- Assessment: Coursework, including learning contracts, project proposals, reports, reflective commentary, and oral presentation.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants should usually have at least three years\xc2\x92 experience in a role which allows for the scope to undertake postgraduate work-based projects. All applicants require employer/stakeholder support.
- IELTS: At least 6.5 overall (minimum element scores apply).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 821 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 391 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 821 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 391 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lancaster University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
Lancaster University is a collegiate public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established in 1964 by royal charter, as one of several new universities...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months