Conversion courses
Discover everything you need to know about postgraduate conversion courses and what courses Nottingham Trent University (NTU) offers.
Conversion courses explained
What is a conversion course?
A conversion course is a postgraduate qualification open to graduates from different subject areas. They're designed to prepare you for a career unrelated to your undergraduate degree. Some are professionally accredited or lead to further professional qualifications, and others enable you to gain skills in a new area.
In certain professions, such as law, teaching, psychology, nursing and surveying, a conversion course is essential if you don’t already have the relevant qualifications. In other areas, a conversion course can help to boost your employability in a changing job market.
Can you do a conversion course without a degree?
We consider applicants without an undergraduate degree on an individual basis. If you have relevant professional experience or can demonstrate your ability to study at Masters level, you may be able to study a conversion course. Check the entry requirements on your course page for the full details.
If you are an international student and need help achieving the entry requirements for postgraduate study, you can complete a Pre-Masters course. This is an opportunity for you to improve your academic skills, subject knowledge and English language before starting your Masters.
Can you do a masters with a 2.2?
Many of our Masters courses accept applicants with a 2.2 undergraduate degree. Check your course page for specific entry requirements.
Conversion courses offered by Nottingham Trent University (A-F)
- MSc Human Resource Management
- MSc International Business
- MSc International Business (Dual Award)
- MSc Management
- MSc Management and Business Analytics
- MSc Management (Creative and Digital Industries)
- MSc Management (Global Supply Chain Management)
- MSc Management (International Business)
- MSc Management (Sustainable Leadership)
- MSc Project Management
- MSc Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- MSc Quantity Surveying accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
- MA Education (and pathways)
- PGCE Primary Education Leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- PGCE Secondary Education courses. Leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- PGCE Further Education and Skills Leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher (Learning & Skills) (QTLS)
- MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Cambridge-approved Centre.
Conversion courses offered by Nottingham Trent University (H-Z)
- MSc Nursing (Adult) leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- MSc Nursing (Mental Health) leads to registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- MSc Occupational Therapy leads to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- MA Journalism
- MA Broadcast Journalism (course accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law conversion course required for non-law graduates who want to become a solicitor or barrister.
- Law Conversion and SQE 1 Preparation Course (LLM) - this course incorporates a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) with SQE 1 preparation, for those wishing to qualify as a solicitor.
- Law Conversion and Barristers Training Course (LLM) - this course is a combination of the BTC and PGDL, providing you with the foundation of legal knowledge and skills required for your legal training as well as preparing you to pass the Bar.
- MSc Building Surveying Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
- MSc Property Development and Planning Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- MSc Real Estate Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
- MSc Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Hear from Ellen, who studied law with criminology at undergraduate, but pursued her passion for marketing with a conversion course.
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