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Professional studies degrees are flexible programs designed to improve the employment prospects and career successes of students.

As a professional studies student, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills that are most in-demand amongst employers. As well as building your expertise in areas like research, leadership, and negotiation, you’ll examine the contemporary challenges facing today’s professionals, and consider potential solutions to these issues.

The professional skills that employers are looking for can differ between countries and cultures. Studying abroad will help you to assemble an international portfolio of professional skills so that you’ll be ready to excel in any destination and role you choose.

Professional studies program structure

Bachelor’s programs in professional studies can be studied full-time over three years, but most students study on a part-time basis so they can fit their education around existing work commitments. As such, undergraduate degrees can take up to six years to finish.

The classification of your bachelor’s degree will depend on the focus of your studies. If you focus on modules relating to business, language, or art, you’ll generally graduate with a BA degree. On the other hand, science, engineering, and mathematics specializations usually earn you a BSc.

Taking your undergraduate degree in the US means you’ll likely follow the four-year liberal arts model. Before declaring a major in professional studies at the end of your second year, you’ll attend a range of general education classes.

Those looking to further accelerate their careers might consider a master’s degree. To enroll, you must have a bachelor’s degree or several years of professional experience under your belt. MA and MSc courses can be studied full-time over one year, or as a part-time two-year course if you’re a working professional.

Doctorate degrees in professional studies are available for individuals hoping to conduct practice-based research in their organizational context. PhDs typically take four or five years to complete.

Teaching methods depend on the modules you select and the specialized route you follow. However, lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, evening classes, and placements are common.

Professional studies programs contain countless elective modules, so tailoring your degree to reflect your personal and professional ambitions is simple. However, here are some of the classes that regularly feature in programs:

Understanding and changing organizational culture
Leadership skills and qualities
Critical perspectives in professional studies
Becoming a professional in the digital age
Challenges in the contemporary workplace
Inclusion and diversity

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Future professional studies careers

Graduating with a degree in professional studies will put your dream career firmly within reach.

Employers across endless sectors and industries will admire your far-reaching and transferable skills. You’ll be prepared for an array of fast-paced and lucrative careers, including:

Chief executive officer
Director of operations
Project manager
Marketing director
Sales director
Financial manager

Gaining real-world work experience is vital for success on your degree program and beyond. Speak to your university’s career service about the huge positives placements and internships have on your employability.

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