I've been working in the industry for over five years but I don't have any formal qualifications — is the MSc right for me?
Digital qualifications have failed to keep pace with the explosion in the industry leading to many experienced practitioners having no formally recognised accreditation. Our MSc gives you the perfect opportunity to consolidate your knowledge, ensuring you remain at the cutting edge of this quickly changing discipline whilst gaining an academically rigorous and internationally recognised qualification.
I only want to do the Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma — is that possible?
Yes. The course is divided into three stages which build to form the full MSc, but you can stop at the end of each year and graduate to claim the relevant award.
How long does the course take to complete?
The MSc has been designed specifically for people studying whilst in employment and takes three years to complete part-time (a full time version is not yet available) however, you can take a break between stages if you wish. You simply need to complete the course within five years of your registration to claim the MSc qualification, although the pace of change in the industry means we don't recommend more than one year's break.
Is there any funding available to help pay for the course?
The majority of delegates are funded through the MSc by their employers, but there is funding available through the Government's Career Development Loans, as well as some regional schemes. Please contact us for further information.
Can I pay in instalments?
Payment for each stage of the course is required in full upfront. Except in exceptional circumstances we are not able to offer payment instalments beyond this arrangement.
I've been to Econsultancy courses before — can I count them towards the MSc?
Due to the specialist nature of the MSc we are running specific training days rather than drawing the sessions from our public training schedule, so previously attended Econsultancy training will not count towards the MSc.
What kind of support do I receive?
Enrolment as a student at Manchester Metropolitan University gives you access to their library systems, including the extensive journal archive, as well as a number of university libraries nationwide. Coupled with free Econsultancy membership with access to over half a million pages of content, you should have ready access to all the resources you need throughout your course. In addition, you will automatically become a member of EconsultancyAlumni where you can connect with delegates from all our academic programmes past and present, as well as receiving invites to exclusive events, discounts, early notice of newly published Econsultancy reports and online forums with our trainers. You also receive an NUS card which gives you discounts on books, software and Pizza Hut among others!
