UWE Bristol Launches New Suite of Fully Online Master’s Degrees in Partnership with Skilled Education

UWE Bristol has officially launched a new portfolio of online Master’s degrees, designed to provide flexible, industry-relevant education for students around the world. Developed in collaboration with global online learning specialists, Skilled Education, the first set of programmes includes postgraduate degrees in Data Science, Education Leadership, and Human Resource Management — all delivered entirely online.

These new courses, hosted on the UWE Online platform, mark the start of a larger rollout, with ten programmes set to be available by September 2025. The launch builds on a successful partnership between UWE Bristol and Skilled Education, whose pre-enrolment courses for thousands of students previously achieved over 94% student satisfaction across six intakes.

The online Master’s degrees have been created with a strong focus on industry needs, equipping students with the skills and expertise most valued by employers. UWE Bristol’s academic excellence and career-driven approach have been seamlessly integrated with Skilled Education’s digital learning capabilities to deliver a highly interactive and engaging online experience.

Designed for a global audience, these flexible postgraduate programmes enable learners to upskill, reskill, or explore new career paths without putting their professional or personal commitments on hold. With six start dates available each year, students can begin their studies at a time that suits them.

Professor Sir Steve West, Vice Chancellor at UWE Bristol, said:

“Higher education is one of the UK’s most valuable exports and remains in high demand. At UWE Bristol, we have always been proud of our global outlook and our commitment to making higher education available to everyone, because we know it can transform lives and careers.

“Our new online learning offer with our excellent partners at Skilled Education ties these strands together. Students anywhere in the world – who may not be able to travel to pursue their academic goals – can gain one of our postgraduate qualifications in a way that is engaging and enjoyable, aligned with the modern-day workplace, and fits around their other life commitments. We are looking forward to a further expanding our successful partnership with Skilled Education and look forward to supporting thousands more individuals achieve their career ambitions throughout the next decade.”

These courses reflect UWE Bristol’s ongoing commitment to widening access to higher education and meeting the growing demand for lifelong learning opportunities. The programmes are designed to accommodate working professionals, career changers, and those seeking advancement — offering the flexibility needed to balance study with other life responsibilities.

Rajay Naik, CEO of Skilled Education, added:

“The twin forces of the Covid-19 pandemic and proliferation of Chat GPT-4 have dramatically accelerated the demand for flexible learning from people of all ages looking to upskill and reskill for new careers and opportunities. Skilled is proud to support exceptional British universities in adapting their provision and operations to meet this demanding and dynamic context.

“This exciting online portfolio reimagines the excellent learning experience that UWE Bristol is known for in a highly-accessible, high-quality online mode. It creates opportunities for students that are unable to take time out of their busy career, are unable to afford the costs of study in the UK or need to remain near their family. We’re excited to welcome ambitious and motivated learners within weeks and working with our colleagues at UWE Bristol to deliver an exceptional academic and student experience.”

Applications are now open for UWE Online Master’s degrees, with the first intake starting in September 2024. To learn more or apply, visit: www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/online-study.