Professional and Continuing Education

This course is only open to continuing students who have successfully completed and passed the Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine or the Postgraduate Diploma (flexible) in Genomic Medicine at ICE.

The MSt (flexible) in Genomic Medicine is a continuation of the Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine or the Postgraduate Diploma (flexible) in Genomic Medicine. It is a 10 month, part-time Master’s-level course resulting in 60 additional FHEQ Level-7 credits and the University of Cambridge Masters award.

The Cambridge Genomic Medicine Programme has been developed by the University and Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) in partnership with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute (WTSI), the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) and Wellcome Connecting Science.

The Genomic Medicine Programme is designed to be flexible and accessible to both full-time students and working healthcare professionals. The Programme is designed to educate suitably-qualified students, including NHS healthcare professionals from across the multi-professional team to prepare for the future adoption of genomic technologies in the NHS and to prepare research students for future careers in research laboratories and medicine.

The part-time Genomic Medicine Programme comprises a modular part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine, a Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine and a part-time Master of Studies (MSt) in Genomic Medicine. The Genomic Medicine Programme is designed to be flexible and accessible to working healthcare professionals, providing options for studying individual modules and progressing as time permits from one award to the next

This course is only open to continuing students who have successfully completed and passed the Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine at PACE.

The Cambridge Genomic Medicine Programme has been developed by the University and Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) in partnership with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute (WTSI), the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) and Wellcome Connecting Science.

The Genomic Medicine Programme is designed to be flexible and accessible to both full-time students and working healthcare professionals. The Programme is designed to educate suitably-qualified students, including NHS healthcare professionals from across the multi-professional team to prepare for the future adoption of genomic technologies in the NHS and to prepare research students for future careers in research laboratories and medicine.

The part-time Genomic Medicine Programme comprises a modular part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine, a Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine and a part-time Master of Studies (MSt) in Genomic Medicine. The Genomic Medicine Programme is designed to be flexible and accessible to working healthcare professionals, providing options for studying individual modules and progressing as time permits from one award to the next

This course is only open to continuing students who have successfully completed and passed the Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine at ICE.

The MSt (flexible, intensive) in Genomic Medicine is a continuation of the Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine. It is a 10 month, part-time Master’s-level course resulting in 120 additional FHEQ Level-7 credits and the University of Cambridge Masters award.

The Cambridge Genomic Medicine Programme has been developed by the University and Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) in partnership with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute (WTSI), the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) and Wellcome Connecting Science.

The Genomic Medicine Programme is designed to be flexible and accessible to both full-time students and working healthcare professionals. The Programme is designed to educate suitably-qualified students, including NHS healthcare professionals from across the multi-professional team to prepare for the future adoption of genomic technologies in the NHS and to prepare research students for future careers in research laboratories and medicine.

The part-time Genomic Medicine Programme comprises a modular part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Genomic Medicine, a Postgraduate Diploma in Genomic Medicine and a part-time Master of Studies (MSt) in Genomic Medicine. The Genomic Medicine Programme is designed to be flexible and accessible to working healthcare professionals, providing options for studying individual modules and progressing as time permits from one award to the next

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly developing and is increasingly being applied across sectors, posing significant ethical and societal challenges. The MSt in AI Ethics and Society is devoted to developing leaders who can tackle the hard AI questions that are most relevant for the workplace today, such as issues of privacy, surveillance, justice, fairness, algorithmic bias, misinformation, Big Data, responsible innovation, and more.

The MSt in AI Ethics and Society delivers an academically rigorous part-time programme aimed at professionals from business, public, and social sectors working with applications of artificial intelligence (AI), providing the skills and expertise needed to address the ethical issues arising from the uses and impacts of AI.

The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI) is an international research institute exploring the nature and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI). It is part of the Institute of Technology and Humanity at the University of Cambridge, and has research networks across the world, and strong links to the policy and technologies sectors, both in the UK and internationally. CFI brings the knowledge and methodologies of multiple disciplines to the challenges of understanding the nature of AI and the ethical implications of its wide-ranging applications across sectors and society, in both the short, medium and long-term.

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Applied Criminology and Police Management is a part-time course that takes place over two years starting in the Spring.

There are three teaching blocks in the first year: Block A (April), Block B (July) and Block C (September). The teaching blocks incorporate four key modules:

• Criminological Theory;

• Evidence-Based Policing;

• Leadership and Management; and

• Research Methods.

The modules cover a range of topics and use a range of delivery styles including seminars, lectures, symposia, practical exercises and project work. Reading lists are provided for each session, giving required and suggested further reading.

Students will have access to college library facilities as well as the Radzinowicz (Institute of Criminology), Squire (Faculty of Law), the Cambridge Judge Business School and University libraries.

Student support materials will also be available via a virtual learning environment (VLE).

Students are allocated a personal supervisor with whom they can discuss any aspect of the course (essay choice, dissertation topic, time management, sources of information, academic development and support) on a one-to-one basis. Independent study time is incorporated into the teaching blocks. In the second year, supervision usually passes to another member of staff who is better suited to supervise the dissertation topic and, in some cases, a separate subject-specific thesis advisor may also be allocated to work alongside the supervisor.

Our Master of Studies (MSt) course in Applied Criminology, Penology and Management is a part-time, two-year programme that equips senior practitioners and future leaders in criminal justice with the skills and knowledge to reflect on their professional world and build towards better policy and practice.

Through this intensive programme across two years of study students are introduced to key criminological concepts, including: legitimacy; compliance; desistance and deterrence; key criminal justice policy and practice debates; and key methodological skills, including: qualitative and quantitative approaches; ethics; action and insider research.

There are three residential blocks in Cambridge each year.

Year 1: Block A, Block B and Block C

Year 2: Block D (an eight-day residential block), Block E (a five-day residential block) and Block F (a five-day residential block)

There is also a three-day remote Winter teaching block, in January i.e. between years one and two of the course.

The 2027 course dates are:

Block A:

05 April 2027 – 09 April 2027

11 April 2027 – 16 April 2027

Block B:

12 July 2027 – 16 July 2027

18 July 2027 – 23 July 2027

Block C:

6 September 2027 – 10 September 2027

13 September 2027 – 17 September 2027

Developed originally in the 1990s, in partnership with Her Majesty’s Prison Service (HMPS), the MSt programme has since broadened to welcome criminal justice professionals from probation and community justice, the voluntary and third sectors, and the legal community and allied professions such as psychologists and psychiatrists. We also welcome applications from beyond England and Wales, including overseas jurisdictions. We take an inclusive approach to recruitment, which focuses on candidates’ motivations, professional skills, experience and potential.

We warmly welcome applications from people who have little previous experience of formal education, as well as people who have lived experience of the criminal justice system.

The content of our course reflects the diversity of the socio-political, professional and educational backgrounds of our students. We aim to equip students with cutting-edge knowledge of criminological theory and research, and provide high levels of academic support so that they can develop independent research skills to locate, interpret, analyse and evaluate research, and explore and apply it in their work as senior criminal justice professionals, including through an independent research dissertation in the second year of the course.

Through an intensive programme of three nine-day; one eight day; and two five-day residential blocks in Cambridge, across two years of study, students are introduced to:

• Key criminological concepts, including: legitimacy; compliance; desistance and deterrence; important criminal justice policy and practice debates; and

• Cutting edge methodological skills, including: qualitative and quantitative approaches; ethics; and insider research.

Ideas are explored‘in context’, with course content designed to provoke reflection on some of the most urgent current challenges in criminal justice,including by reference to long-standing and, ongoing debates and empirical knowledge in the field. We encourage students to think historically,comparatively, critically and broadly about the contemporary nature and experience of criminal justice theory, policy and practice. Many alumni have gone on tohold senior leadership roles in the criminal justice system.

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Building History is an academically rigorous yet practical course aiming to equip students for careers in historic building investigation, research, recording, assessment, management and interpretation. The MSt in Building History draws on expertise in both the academic and the professional spheres.

There is an increasingly pressing need for professionals who, while highly specialised in their areas of practice, have also a 360-degree strategic view of the sustainability transformation unfolding in our time. The Climate, Environmental, and Urban Policy programme is a Master of Studies (MSt) degree offered by the Department of Land Economy. It builds on over twenty years' experience in graduate-level teaching in environmental policy and urban topics at the Department, and on more than nine years delivering part-time education for professionals. The Department is a world leader and the top UK research institution in its field according to the Times Higher Education's ranking. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment, 67% of the Department's research was found to be "World Leading" and a further 31% "Internationally Excellent". In addition, it is research with real-life impact, with 87% of impact case-studies receiving the highest ranking. By combining the strong interdisciplinary background of academics from the Department, the Centre for Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Governance (C-EENRG), and the broader University of Cambridge with the practical expertise of the world-class Cambridge innovation cluster, the programme provides a unique perspective on the ongoing sustainability transformations, especially the low-carbon transition.

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Coaching has been designed to address a gap in the market for experienced coach practitioners who wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of evidence-based psychological models of coaching praxis, with academic modules in coaching psychology, neuroscience, practical philosophy, and emerging trends in research – suitable for coaching in a range of contexts.

The MSt in Coaching has also been developed in response to demand from qualified and experienced coaches who are seeking advanced training that complements and extends the existing PACE provision of entry level qualifications focusing on coaching knowledge, practice skills and professional standards.

The Cambridge MSt differentiates from existing master’s programmes offered by other higher education institutions in the UK by focusing on (a) evidence-based models of psychological coaching; (b) professional applicability beyond specific sectors and domains, such as mentoring, education or career coaching, to include the full range of coaching
contexts; (c) an inter-disciplinary approach that challenges students to develop a wide-ranging curiosity of thought and research; (d) advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that result in robust academic writing and research output, commensurate with a world-leading institution.

The programme is aimed at coach practitioners who have at least 3 years’ demonstrable coaching experience in their chosen domain.

The Construction Engineering Master's (CEM) programme is a Master of Studies (MSt) degree offered by the Department of Engineering in association with the Cambridge Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge.

The aim of the course is to equip leaders to transform the construction industry. This is an advanced leadership programme aimed at future leaders of the construction industry.

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Creative Writing is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level skills in creative writing both in fiction and non-fiction literature. Students will be guided in the production of creative work, either in a single genre or across a range of genres. They will produce a piece of critical writing that reflects upon the craft aspects of their practice and positions their work in relation to appropriate texts and literary movements and/or in its social and cultural context. Students will also take part in a collaborative project in publishing, event organisation, or teaching, producing a reflective account of this process.

Students could include teachers of English at the primary or secondary level and those working in areas such as journalism, broadcasting, publishing and editing. The programme’s administration and teaching are undertaken by the Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) and its academic standards are monitored and assured by a subcommittee of the Degree Committee of the Faculty of English.

The MSt Healthcare Data Science course is meticulously designed to empower learners by seamlessly integrating scientific principles with a comprehensive range of behavioural, managerial, and technical skills. The goal is to cultivate highly competitive professionals capable of playing effective roles in health data science projects. The design of the course considers the multidisciplinary nature of this field and incorporates required components from mathematics, statistics, computation, and health sciences to reflect the skills required for level 7 as well as incorporation of knowledge and skills outlined by industry

Our two-year, part-time MSt in History is designed for those who wish to study at postgraduate level and are keen to develop high-level skills in historical research. It provides students with the opportunity to carry out advanced research in history and to develop critical awareness and theoretical understanding of the associated skills and techniques that can be deployed.

The taught elements of the syllabus, Part I, are offered during the first year in three intensive study blocks/modules, usually scheduled inside full term. Part II, the dissertation, is the focus on the second year.

Our Master of Studies in History of Art and Visual Culture allows you to explore objects, theories and approaches thematically. You will be introduced to a wide range of visual media from Medieval to Contemporary.

By the end of this two-year course, you will have gained many transferable skills, including research, decision making, presenting, academic writing and the ability to communicate your topic to different audiences.

An integral part of your studies will be visiting college collections, libraries and museums in the city when you attend the three residential modules in Cambridge, where you will have the opportunity to hear from curators and experience objects up close.

Your first year of study is split into six taught modules, paired by theme with a focus on knowledge and practice, whilst the second year of study allows you to research and write your dissertation.

The MSt year completes the three-year stacked Healthcare Innovation course, which began with the PGCert and continued with the PGDip. Only students who are currently studying or have already completed the Cambridge Healthcare Innovation PGDip programme are eligible to apply.

The Master of Studies in Entrepreneurship (MStE) is an academic programme focussed on developing impact on the world through the practice of entrepreneurship.

The MStE programme combines in-person and online teaching with hands-on workshops and seminars by industry practitioners and subject matter experts to provide the knowledge and skills to effectively pursue one's entrepreneurial ambitions.  The combination of a rigorous academic curriculum and a learning-by-doing approach is facilitated by mentors, industry practitioners and peers, providing a richer learning experience. Our cohort ranges from nascent to experienced entrepreneurs and includes some intrapreneurs who reside in more established businesses but seek to instil more entrepreneurial actions into their companies. Our nascent entrepreneurs seek to give their businesses the best chance of success by learning from those who have come before them. Our more experienced entrepreneurs may have achieved substantial success already, yet still crave a deeper understanding of the drivers of success.

Our students come from diverse backgrounds and have various objectives. However, they are all connected by a common desire to learn from each other, take responsible action and contribute to a special community of entrepreneurs at Cambridge Judge Business School.

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Real Estate is a two-year, part-time master's programme offered by the Department of Land Economy, led by the Cambridge Real Estate Research Centre (CRERC) and drawing on the multidisciplinary strength of the Department and the wider University. It is aimed at experienced professionals and those identified as future leaders in the real estate industry and combines academic rigour with significant industry input. The course aims to equip participants with a broad and deep knowledge of all aspects of the real estate industry, insight into a range of long-term themes and strategic issues in the market, and the ability to conduct impactful research.

The Master of Studies in Social Innovation is a part-time postgraduate programme for working professionals across sectors who wish to design and lead innovative solutions to pressing social issues. The programme will be delivered over two years by Cambridge Judge Business School through e-learning and residential weeks in Cambridge.

In recognition of the fact that social innovation cuts across sectors and types of organisations, the programme is aimed at middle and senior-level leaders operating in all sectors of the economy – including corporate, public bodies, NGOs and social ventures – who wish to build on their experience and expertise to collaborate with others to create social change.

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment is a transformative part-time master’s programme at the University of Cambridge for global practitioners working in the built environment. The master's was created by a powerful partnership between the University of Cambridge’s world-leading Architecture and Engineering Departments. It is designed for professionals working in the built environment who want to deliver the kind of sustainable and resilient places and spaces which are crucial to our common future. Interdisciplinary awareness and related management skills are seldom part of standard architecture, engineering and other built environment qualifications. The master's helps ambitious built environment professionals meet the increasing demands of their market, their sector and invigorate their personal development.

The learning approach is highly interactive and designed to encourage reflection and debate. Students are supported by a team of expert tutors and supervisors. The speakers, lecturers and facilitators are leading experts and practitioners from both academia and industry. A key feature of the programme is the collaborative learning experience. The programme facilitates shared learning between peers, and networking with the extensive range of contributors, together providing a rich learning environment.

The programme in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is a part-time Postgraduate Certificate at level 7. It is made up of three units, taught over three terms. The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is accredited at Descriptor 2 of the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) by Advance HE. Participants whose summatively assessed Portfolio satisfy the requirements of PSF Descriptor 2 are entitled to claim Fellowship of the HEA. The programme is designed to enable participants to define and pursue their own independent enquiries, with appropriate tutor support and formative feedback.

The programme design also encourages the formation of peer-learning networks within the programme, as a complementary source of collegial learning and support; in particular, this peer-to-peer learning is encouraged through reciprocal peer observation of teaching and through collaborating on giving and receiving formative feedback on draft assignments throughout the programme. The programme’s VLE provides access to core materials and structured activities which enable participants to develop their knowledge of influential theoretical perspectives and their understanding of how to pursue well designed lines of enquiry into teaching and learning in higher education.

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Writing for Performance is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level theoretical skills, and a vibrant and innovative creative practice within writing for a range of performance mediums. Writing for Performance is defined as making scripts for theatre, film/TV, radio drama, or text for performance art, podcasts, digital platforms or stand-up comedy.

Students will develop skills initially in all mediums and then be guided to choose a specific genre of script-making for their final project. They will develop the capacity to critically reflect on their own work, the work of their peer-group, and that of other professional writers.

The MSt. aims to facilitate a high standard of creative practice, in order that students may develop their professional practice in several areas. For example, they may wish to develop as dramatists in order to have a professional career in the entertainment industry as writers or directors, or to enhance their skills as dramaturgs/script editors to allow them to follow a career in literary management, publishing, or agenting. The programme would also be of interest to applicants wishing to enrich their creative writing/drama teaching practice at GCSE or on A-level English Language and Literature courses.

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Writing for Performance is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level theoretical skills, and a vibrant and innovative creative practice within writing for a range of performance mediums. Writing for Performance is defined as making scripts for theatre, film/TV, radio drama, or text for performance art, podcasts, digital platforms, or stand-up comedy. Students will develop skills initially in all mediums and then be guided to choose a specific genre of script-making for their final project. They will develop the capacity to critically reflect on their own work, the work of their peer-group, and that of other professional writers.

The MSt. aims to facilitate a high standard of creative practice, in order that students may develop their professional practice in several areas. For example, they may wish to develop as dramatists in order to have a professional career in the entertainment industry as writers or directors, or to enhance their skills as dramaturgs/script editors to allow them to follow a career in literary management, publishing, or agenting. The programme would also be of interest to applicants wishing to enrich their creative writing/drama teaching practice at GCSE or on A-level English Language and Literature courses.