Postgraduate distance learning courses
Source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/distance-learning Parent: https://sheffield.ac.uk/departments
Advance your career from any location with an internet connection. Our postgraduate distance learning courses give you access to internationally renowned academics and innovative learning materials.
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Distance learning postgraduate courses by subject
Education : [### Applied Professional Studies in Education MA
Postgraduate taught
- September
2026
start
- 2 years
Part-time
Distance learning
Drawing on your own experiences as a professional educator, you will gain a deep understanding of applied educational research methods and acquire the skills to be a critical researcher. Guided by expert staff, you'll also choose your own independent research project.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/applied-professional-studies-education-ma)
[### International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE) iPGCE
Postgraduate taught
- September
2026
start
- 1 year
Part-time
Online learning
Enhance your professional performance by developing a deeper understanding of planning, teaching and assessment strategies, new technologies and links between practice, theory and research.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/international-postgraduate-certificate-education-ipgce-ipgce)
Health and medicine, health technology : [### Health and Clinical Research Delivery MSc PG Certificate PG Diploma
Postgraduate taught
- September
2026
start
- 1 year
2 years
3 years
Part-time
Distance learning
- Accredited
This online, part-time course supports practising healthcare professionals aspiring to work in the clinical research delivery workforce. At the University of Sheffield, you'll learn from leading experts in the field, all while enjoying the flexibility to fit your studies around your professional commitments.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/health-and-clinical-research-delivery-msc-pg-certificate-pg-diploma)
[### Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics) MMedSci
Postgraduate taught
- September
2026
start
- 3 years
Part-time
Distance learning
- Accredited
Expand your role in providing eye care for children and young people. Take your career as an orthoptist, optometrist or ophthalmic nurse to the next level and become an advanced clinical practitioner.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/ophthalmology-advanced-clinical-practice-paediatrics-mmedsci)
[### Public Health (Online) MPH PG Certificate
Postgraduate taught
- September
2026
start
- 2 years
Part-time
Distance learning
Online learning
- Accredited
Develop your research, evaluation, and analytical skills to understand the social determinants of health with our online course. Accredited by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA), this program offers a flexible approach to advancing your expertise in public health.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/public-health-online-mph-pg-certificate)
[### Vision and Strabismus MMedSci
Postgraduate taught
- September
2026
start
- 3 years
Part-time
Distance learning
Online learning
Become a specialist in treating patients with disorders of vision and ocular motility. This is the only vision and strabismus masters course for eye care practitioners that is taught entirely online.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/vision-and-strabismus-mmedsci)
Library and information management : [### Library and Information Services Management (Distance Learning) MA PG Certificate PG Diploma
Postgraduate taught
- September
2026
start
- 1 year
2 years
3 years
Part-time
Distance learning
- Accredited
This course is for library and information professionals at any stage of their career who are seeking to enhance their professional skills and knowledge. You’ll critically reflect on and develop your own professional practice, while engaging with the latest research and practice in the field.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/2026/library-and-information-services-management-distance-learning-ma-pg-certificate-pg-diploma)
Why distance learning?
World-class lecturers brought to you
Learn from internationally-renowned academics and use innovative learning materials. Resources could include: specially commissioned learning materials, books, journals and multimedia resources.
Join an international community
Stay in regular contact with tutors and other students from all over the world through email, forums and discussions.
Learn while working
Advance your career while you work.
Flexible study
Study anywhere in the world, and at a time that suits you.