Study your master's degree online
Online learning designed for real-world impact
Your future, your terms.
Take the next step in your career—wherever you are. Our online master’s programmes give you the flexibility to study at your own pace, without putting your life on hold.
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Bespoke by design
This isn’t a traditional course simply moved online – it’s been thoughtfully designed to make the most of digital learning, creating a rich, interactive experience that fits around your life and career.
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Campus-quality experience delivered online
Study flexibly at your own pace and stay connected through live, interactive sessions with field experts and a global student community. With recorded lectures, podcasts, guided reading and student forums, you’ll get the support and inspiration of an on-campus programme.
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Your Plymouth community, wherever you are
You’ll have access to a wide range of support services, online events, virtual student societies, and wellbeing resources, all designed to support you throughout your studies. From joining national student networks and online clubs to accessing academic support and virtual meet-ups, there are plenty of ways to get involved and stay connected.
Explore our online master’s programmes
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Our learning is entirely online but with guided activities, reading and videos across our learning platform. It’s broken down into blocks to give you the information you need, whilst also allowing you time to expand your knowledge further in areas that interest you the most. It’s a flexible way of learning that allows me to focus on topics that interest me.
Lucy Easton
Intercalated Global Health student
Intercalated Global Health student
The online experience
Studying a postgraduate degree online with the University of Plymouth offers more than just a qualification — it’s an opportunity to explore your subject in depth, challenge your thinking, and grow both personally and professionally.
Our flexible, fully online programmes are designed to fit around your life, with options for part-time study, so you can balance learning with your personal and professional commitments. You'll benefit from expert teaching, a collaborative virtual learning environment, and access to a welcoming, supportive student community — all from wherever you are.
Whether you’re continuing from undergraduate study or returning to education, Plymouth’s online learning experience gives you the space, structure and inspiration to thrive — on your terms.
- Current and relevant: our courses are regularly updated to reflect global trends, industry development and the latest research.
- Expert-led learning: designed and delivered by research-active academics and expert lecturers who are passionate about their field and care about their students.
- Practical, real-world focus: captivating content that goes beyond theory, giving you the tools and insights to apply your learning in real-world scenarios.
- A supportive community: you’ll access dedicated support and connect with peers worldwide, so you’ll always feel supported in your learning journey.
- A respected and recognised qualification
Further information
- Courses are 100% online, and you will need reliable internet access and a computer with a speaker and a webcam.
- You can study our online courses from the UK or overseas.
- You will receive an overview of the course and each module before you begin, so you can plan your learning time around your other commitments.
- Course content is usually released every one to two weeks and will be available at any time zone. Some courses may include live lectures, but these are not mandatory and will be recorded and accessible at any time.
- Some courses may offer limited in-person workshops, but these are not mandatory.
- Every course involves both directed learning, such as live or pre-recorded lectures, and independent learning, where you can conduct your own reading and research.
Fund your studies
We are pleased to offer our online programmes at the same cost, no matter whether you are a UK or International student.
Tuition fee discount for University of Plymouth graduates
If you studied your undergraduate degree at Plymouth, you may be eligible for a fee discount if you complete your postgraduate studies here as well.
- 10% or 20% discount on tuition fees for home students
Postgraduate Masters Loans (PGML)
You may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Masters Loan to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate masters course.
Please note that to qualify for this loan, you’ll need to be living in England on the first day of the first academic year of your course. For full terms and conditions for this loan, visit the UK Government Master’s Loan Eligibility page.
Please note that international scholarships are not available for online programmes at this time.
