Part-Time & Modular/Flexible Study
Postgraduate courses at The Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis can be studied full-time, part-time or on a flexible basis.
Our postgraduate master's courses can be studied full-time, part-time or on a flexible basis.
Full-time study
Full-time students are expected to study for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. This equates to four 15-credit modules per term in Terms 1 and 2, but the dissertation (worth 60 credits) begins in Term 2 and continues into Term 3. Typically, taught lectures, seminars, and computer practicals occur on two days per week, but timetabled and enrichment activities (including career events, specialised training, and expert seminars) may occur on other days as well.
Part-time study
Part-time students normally study for a minimum of 18.75 hours per week. This equates to two 15-credit modules per term in Terms 1 and 2 of Years 1 and 2. The dissertation is the last module to be completed and students enrol on this module in Year 2.
Flexible study
Flexible study is pursued over a period not exceeding five years and students may take between zero and four modules (0–60 credits) in a term, but the dissertation must be taken in the final year. The dissertation is the last module to be completed. Students studying on a flexible basis will pay on credit basis as they study, so the fees charged by UCL will vary in accordance with the number of modules studied that term.
Degree Apprenticeship
The Urban Spatial Science Degree Apprenticeship MSc is similar to part-time study, with apprentices being released by their employer to come to UCL one day/week during term-time. In addition to the dissertation, there is an unweighted (0-credit) End Point Assessment that must be completed for the apprentice to complete their study and be awarded their degree. If you are eligible for an apprenticeship and admitted on to the programme, the End Point Assessment will be discussed at induction.
Changing study mode
The department wishes to support students towards successful completion, particularly where circumstances beyond the student’s control make continued study in the current mode impossible (e.g. caring responsibilities, a family emergency, other severe and unexpected events). In such cases, it may be possible to switch from full-time to part-time or flexible study. If you have questions about the study modes or wish to change your mode, then you should discuss this with your Personal Tutor (if you are a current student) or the Course Director (if you are an applicant).