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Masters Degrees in Gloucester, United Kingdom
We have 100 Masters Degrees in Gloucester, United Kingdom
Gloucester is a city in the south west of England, around 100 miles from London and near to the border with South Wales. Though the city is one of the UK’s smaller higher education centres, it is home to one local university campus and located a convenient distance from other important UK institutions.
What’s it like to study a Masters in Gloucester?
Gloucester has long been an important trading centre and administrative hub, giving its name to the surrounding county and region of Gloucestershire. The modern city is primarily associated with financial services and associated businesses and was the base of the national Cheltenham & Gloucester bank until its transfer to TSB Bank in 2013.
It is also the home of many important heritage sites (some dating back to its development in the Roman period) and is renowned for Gloucester Cathedral, the origins of which can be traced back to the 7th century and which recently became even more famous after being used to film parts of the Harry Potter film series.
Postgraduate students in Gloucester live and study in an attractive part of southern England, with easy access to scenic regions such as the Wye Valley and the Cotswolds. Gloucester itself offers modern shopping and entertainment facilities alongside its many heritage sites and is well connected to other cities in the region.
Universities in Gloucester
Though there is no local university in Gloucester, the city is home to an important campus of the University of Gloucestershire (which also maintains facilities in nearby Cheltenham). First established as a mechanics institute in 1834, the University of Gloucestershire gained its full charter in 2001 and is well ranked in a number of subject areas.
Other prominent university cities within reach of Gloucester include Bristol (around 30 miles away) and Oxford (around 40 miles away). The specialist Royal Agricultural College is also located in nearby Cirencester (around 15 miles away).
Careers in Gloucester
Gloucester has a strong background in the aerospace industry, with landing gear specialists based on the outskirts on the city along with Dowty Propellers, part of GE Aviation Systems. Insurance company Ecclesiastical Insurance is also headquartered in Gloucester.
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Academic Practice (Postgraduate Certificate)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Education & Humanities
The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) has been designed to support you in developing your higher education teaching practice. It provides an opportunity to reflect upon your role in higher education in the company of others facing similar challenges. Read more
Accounting and Finance (Masters Stage) (MSc)
University of Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Business School
This is a top-up master’s for holders of a relevant degree, or equivalent qualification. The course gives you the opportunity to top up your existing qualification to a full MSc degree, by completing research methods and dissertation research, while enhancing your business skills. Read more
Advanced Clinical Practice (Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma / MSc)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Health & Social Care
This programme enables experienced healthcare professionals to acquire and develop the skills and knowledge inherent to the core capabilities and specialist competencies across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research. Read more
Advanced Professional Practice (MSc)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Health & Social Care
Our lecturers are research active experts who will support students on their journey to becoming advanced professional practitioners. Read more
Advanced Restorative Practitioner (PGCert)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Natural, Social and Sport Sciences
Designed for people already working as restorative practitioners, this postgraduate course will enable you to achieve your Restorative Justice Council UK Advanced Practitioner status while gaining a valuable academic qualification. Read more
Allied Health Professions (MA or MSc by Research / MRes)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Health & Social Care
A research degree will open the door to work in full-time research, healthcare practice and administration and, if you’re a practitioner, to a greater understanding of your professional practice. Read more
Animation (MA)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Creative Industries
MA Animation is designed to enable you to refine your animation skills, to develop a longer form animated film, serial or series, and prepare to “take it to market”. Read more
Applied Ecology (Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma / MSc)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Natural, Social and Sport Sciences
On this course you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need for a career in practical ecology and conservation – we have a highly practical emphasis with… Read more
Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (MSc by Research/ MRes)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Natural, Social and Sport Sciences
Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences is about digging deeply into the sciences that underpin a variety of areas including sport performance, physical activity, wellbeing and pre/rehabilitation using our laboratory facilities, field-based testing and applied research methodologies. Read more
Art (MA by Research / MRes)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Arts
An art research degree is not a continuation of studio practice or a residency, but instead asks you to place your work in relation to that of other practitioners in a contemporary and historical context. Read more
Communications, PR and the Media (MA)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Creative Industries
Gain the extra qualifications and knowledge to get ahead in the Public Relations (PR) and communications sector and discover what it takes to create award-winning campaigns. Read more
Conservation GIS (Postgraduate Certificate)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Natural, Social and Sport Sciences
With a huge demand for professional ecologists and conservation practitioners with applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills, this course provides core knowledge of GIS to support conservation action and evaluate its biodiversity outcomes. Read more
Creative and Critical Writing (Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma / MA)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Education & Humanities
The MA in Creative and Critical Writing has been designed so that students can choose a path through the degree which focuses either on creative or literary critical writing, or a combination of both. Read more
Creative Computing (MSc by Research / MRes)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Computing and Engineering
Our specialisms include VR, AR and MR, IoTs, mobile technology, gamification and serious games, user experiences and user interface development. Read more
Criminology (Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma / MSc)
University of Gloucestershire
School of Natural, Social and Sport Sciences
Criminology is the study of crime, deviance and society – but it is so much more than that. Read more