The Creative Writing MA (Distance Learning) offers you the chance to study with a range of well-established and award-winning writers in a dynamic writing environment, but without having to relocate or give up current commitments.

Advance your understanding in the study of language and take English teaching to the next level. Our flexible distance learning course fits around your life so you can learn while working anywhere in the world. This course is for you if you're interested in applying language research to language teaching methods and want to advance your career teaching English.

Our MA Inclusion (Special Educational Needs) equips you with essential skills and deep understanding of SEND policies and practices. This flexible, part-time distance learning course offers global perspectives and expert-led modules, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in inclusive education while advancing your career in this rewarding field.

Prepare for a career as a professional translator. Our industry-focussed course gives you the translation and project management skills to stand out in the sector.

Take your study of History to the next level and benefit from Birmingham’s stellar teaching and research reputation from anywhere in the world with our flexible online course.

Enhance your skills and advance your career as an English language teacher. You'll discover linguistic theories and methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages. Study from anywhere in the world and start applying practical skills from day one in your classroom.

Are you interested in how the brain works, or in learning more about people and the reasons for their behaviour? Our MA in Psychology will provide you with much-needed skills and competencies to fulfil your dreams. Our conversion course in Psychology is designed to prepare and upgrade students with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology-related disciplines (e.g. BSc in Biology, Social Sciences, Sociology).

The MA in Social Work course will enhance your knowledge of social work theory and legislation, apply your learning to practice, and develop your critical and analytical skills as a qualified practitioner. The subject matter is interdisciplinary, derived from psychology, sociology, social policy, law and social work studies. It includes an embedded, professionally qualifying Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, which has been approved as a qualifying award for social workers in England by Social Work England (SWE) and in Scotland by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Our online MA Film Practice will empower you with the creative knowledge and skills you need to firmly establish yourself as a highly-skilled and successful filmmaker. Study at your own pace with our part-time online filmmaking course while you master what it takes to produce films that inspire, challenge, and engage audiences. Delivered by acclaimed filmmakers, our MA Film Practice will challenge you to think outside of the box and push your creative limits, unleashing your potential as a professional filmmaker.

This MA is based on an established program developed in collaboration with leading human rights activists to provide training for future human rights professionals.

Delivered in collaboration with leading industry professionals, including our partners for this MA, Comma Press, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of careers in publishing.

Deepen your understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practise with a regional focus on the Middle East & North Africa. This programme will give you a theoretically and historically informed understanding of the practice of international diplomacy, broadly conceived, and its applications in the Middle East & North Africa.

Developed in partnership with the Institute for Journalism and Social Change, the MA Global Journalism - and its suite of postgraduate pathways - address the emergent challenges and opportunities for journalism in a global and digital news paradigm.

Our online MA Interior Design will empower you with the advanced knowledge and skills you need to firmly establish yourself as a successful creative interior designer. Study at your own pace with our part-time online interior design course while you master what it takes to create buildings, environments and spaces that are innovative, inspiring, and successfully address both current and future sustainability challenges. Delivered by renowned experts in interior design, our MA Interior Design will challenge you to think outside of the box and take your creativity to its limits and beyond, unleashing your potential as a professional interior designer.

This master’s course will help you develop personally and professionally as an educator. You’ll be exposed to the latest educational theory and policy. This MA Education will inform your educational practice. As part of this course, you’ll: Take a critical and reflective approach to diverse issues in education, such as culture, race, gender and class.