Conversion courses
Do you want to start a new career, change direction or explore a different subject area? You can with a postgraduate conversion course.
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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.
NTU conversion courses
Search our conversion courses by subject area below.
- MSc Business Transformation
- MSc Human Resource Management leading to Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
- MSc International Business
- MSc International Business (Dual Award)
- MSc Management graduate with a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
- MSc Management and Business Analytics graduate with a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
- MSc Project Management accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM).
- 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 Criminology
- MSc Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- MA Sociology with Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA).
- MA Education
- PGCE Primary Education for students from any undergraduate discipline who want to become a primary teacher. Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- PGCE Secondary education courses are for students who want to become a secondary teacher in a subject related to their undergraduate degree. Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We offer:
- PGCE Secondary Biology
- PGCE Secondary Business
- PGCE Secondary Chemistry
- PGCE Secondary Computer Science
- PGCE Secondary Design Technology
- PGCE Secondary Physics
- PGCE Secondary Maths
- PGCE Secondary English
- MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Cambridge-approved Centre.
- MA Broadcast Journalism accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)
- MA Magazine Journalism
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law conversion course required for non-law graduates who want to become a solicitor or barrister.
- LLM Law and Legal Practice: SQE 1 Preparation Course
- LLM Law and Legal Practice – Barristers Training Course
- MSc Advertising and Marketing Communications with Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Graduate Gateway accreditation
- MSc Digital Marketing with Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Graduate Gateway accreditation
- MSc Marketing with Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Graduate Gateway accreditation
- MSc Marketing and Brand Management with Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Graduate Gateway accreditation.
- MSc Nursing (Adult) leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- MSc Nursing (Learning Disabilities) leads to registration the with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- MSc Nursing (Mental Health) leads to registration the with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- 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 International Real Estate Investment and Finance Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- 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).
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Postgraduate Masters scholarships
We are delighted to offer a number of postgraduate scholarships to help you with your tuition fees. Find out the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Applying for a Masters degree
All you need to know about applying for a postgraduate or professional course here at NTU.
Postgraduate careers support
At NTU, we’ll help you to maximise your competitive advantage, giving you the bespoke, targeted careers support to excel in your profession of choice.
Pre-Masters Courses for International Students
This is an opportunity for you to improve your academic skills, subject knowledge and English language before starting your Masters.