Distance learning courses

Distance learning courses

You can be a part of our community from anywhere. 

Set your own pace

Studying by distance and flexible learning allows you to gain a postgraduate qualification which fits around your work or home life.

Many of our coursess also incorporate a work-based element, so you can apply new knowledge and insights to your job while studying to further your career - without needing to take a career break.

Take the next step to realising your ambition, with a degree that works for you and your schedule. 

We offer distance learning courses across:

You can also study short online courses in subjects ranging from functional programming to understanding autism, to explore your interests and kick start your career.

Psychology Conversion MSc

Our Psychology conversion MSc is designed specifically for those who want to explore their interests in psychology to kickstart a career in fields such as healthcare, psychology or further study.

Centre for Child Protection

Our Advanced Child Protection MA is a distance learning programme which runs on a part-time basis for two or more years. The programme is for experienced professionals to further develop their careers and is fully accredited by the University of Kent.

Medway School of Pharmacy

The Medway School of Pharmacy's postgraduate taught programmes are specifically designed for a range of healthcare professionals in active clinical practice to further develop their careers.

General Pharmacy Practice PCert, PDip

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Independent/Supplementary Prescribing - PCert

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Medicines Optimisation - MSc, PDip, PCert

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Social Sciences

Our School of Social Sciences is the home of the UK's very first Master's in Philanthropic Studies. This innovative online course builds on our expertise and teaching in civil society, fundraising, philanthropy, the third sector and volunteering.

Tizard Centre

  • Tizard Centre

    Aimed at recent graduates and experienced practitioners, this postgraduate qualification opens up a range of career opportunities. It also provides the necessary coursework for you to pursue professional certification in the field. This course can be studied in person, full-time or studied through distance learning either full-time or part-time. This means you can study in the way that suits your circumstances, and helps you produce your best work.  

  • Tizard Centre

    You will develop advanced knowledge and a critical understanding of intellectual disabilities and autism. Our degree programme has been designed to provide four distinct pathways for students who want to specialise in autism, intellectual disabilities, forensic issues and clinical practice.

    You can choose whether you would like to attend the course entirely online, or campus based. The course includes lectures, seminars, project work, tests and presentations.