A UK postgraduate or Master’s degree typically takes just one year to complete, much shorter than the two-year programmes offered in many other countries. For Filipino students, this means saving time and money while earning a globally respected qualification. You’ll be able to fast-track your career, gain international experience, and return to the Philippines (or work abroad) with a competitive edge.<\/p>\n
The UK is home to some of the leading universities in the world<\/a>, renowned for their quality of teaching and research. A UK postgraduate degree is held in high esteem by employers, and for Filipino students, it’s a fantastic opportunity to improve your English and immerse yourself in a multicultural and exciting community of academics and students. Studying a Master’s in the UK means you’ll:<\/p>\n According to HESA’s Graduate Outcomes data, 80 per cent of postgraduate-taught graduates were on permanent or open-ended employment contracts, a higher share than any other qualification level, reflecting the strong employer confidence in a UK Master’s.<\/p>\n There are four main types of taught programme: Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Business Administration (MBA<\/a>), and Master of Engineering (MEng), with each lasting 1\u20132 years full-time.<\/p>\n On a taught programme, students are expected to attend weekly seminars, tutorials, and lectures, much like an undergraduate degree, and assessment can be via exam, dissertation, or project.<\/p>\n A research degree<\/a> will see students take more responsibility for their work and schedule, basing their study around a thesis while being supervised by an academic. The most popular research degree is a PhD<\/a>, which can take 3\u20134 years to complete and consists of writing a thesis between 60,000 and 100,000 words, which is then presented in an oral examination.<\/p>\n Other types of research degree include the Master of Science (MSc), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and Master of Research (MRes). These degrees are similar to a PhD but not as academically demanding, with papers being much shorter.<\/p>\n\n
\nTypes of Master’s Degrees in the UK<\/h2>\n
Taught Master’s<\/h3>\n
Research Master’s<\/h3>\n