How Walbrook Degrees Work: Structure & Study Hours

How your Walbrook degree fits around you

At Walbrook, you don’t have to wait for traditional term dates. With 12 start dates a year (one each month) you can begin your degree within weeks of your application. And when you start, you’ll join the next available module alongside other students studying the same subject, so you’re part of the learning community from day one.

Each module runs for 8 weeks and focuses on one subject area, with weekly topics, interactive learning, and regular assessments to keep you on track. Full-time students start a new module every 4 weeks (so most of the time, two run at once), while part-time students study one at a time.

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Study full-time or part-time: the choice is yours

Most students complete their degree in around 14 months full-time or 24 months part-time – with built-in flexibility if you need more time. Both routes are designed to give you choice over how you study – whether you want to progress quickly or balance learning with work and family life.

Full-time: graduate in just 14 months

Each module lasts 8 weeks.
When you start your degree, you'll study the first 4 weeks of your first module, before your second module begins, so you can settle into your studies before the pace picks up.
From then on, a new module begins every 4 weeks, so you’ll usually study two at once, but without starting two new modules at the same time.
It’s the fastest way to complete your degree – you could finish in just 14 months.

Part-time: graduate within 2 years

Each module lasts 8 weeks.
You’ll only ever study one module at a time, moving to the next when the previous one finishes, so you can stay focused on one subject at a time.
There’s no overlap of modules, giving you the flexibility to fit study around work, family, or other commitments – unless you choose to switch to full-time.
You'll have 2 years to complete your degree, giving you space to fit study around work and family, while keeping steady progress.

Inside your online learning experience

Every module is carefully structured to help you build knowledge step by step and apply what you learn in real-world contexts. You’ll explore new ideas each week through guided activities, interactive content, and regular opportunities to connect with tutors and peers.

Each module includes:

Structured topics, with engaging videos, reading, and tasks.
Real-world learning activities like strategic proposals or case studies.
Online discussion and peer collaboration.
3 assessments per module, based on your learning and real-life application.

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Balancing your studies with work, home and life

With The Walbrook Way, when you study is up to you. Each module has three fixed assessment points, so you’ll need to keep an eye on deadlines and plan your time accordingly. Whether you prefer short daily study sessions or longer weekend blocks, you’ll have the flexibility to create a routine that fits your lifestyle. You’ll also get support and access to tools to help you track your progress and stay motivated.

I like that there’s pacing built in to keep you on track, but also the flexibility to fit around work, life and kids! It’s good to see the module structure ahead of time and know what assessments are coming up, and I’ve enjoyed the variety, from discussion posts to video presentations and reports. The discussion forums are great, as you learn a lot from peers, and the lecturers interact too so you know you’re on the right track.

Hayley Coates

Walbrook online degree student

How our degrees flex around your life

Sometimes your circumstances change – and that’s okay. Walbrook programmes are designed to flex around real life, so if your schedule changes, your studies can too. Whether you want to study faster, slow down for a while, or take time out between modules, you’ll have the freedom to adjust and the support to stay on track. That flexibility is part of every degree at Walbrook – so when life changes, you won’t fall behind or lose momentum.

Switching between full-time and part-time study

If life changes or you need more flexibility, you can switch between full and part-time study at any point in your degree. We’ll help you plan the change so you can continue progressing smoothly.

Benefits of switching between full or part-time

Changing pace can help you study around other priorities:

Switching from full-time to part-time gives you space to handle busier periods in work or personal life while staying on track.
Switching from part-time to full-time lets you study two modules at once, so you can move through your degree more quickly.

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Taking a study break

If you need to pause your studies for a short time, you can take a study break between modules. This flexibility is built into our structure to help you manage life’s changes without losing progress.

Benefits of taking a study break

Sometimes pressing pause helps you keep moving forward:

Take time to manage work, family, or life events without losing momentum in your degree.
Reflect on what you’ve learned so far and return feeling recharged, confident, and ready to make progress on your next module.

Take the next step with confidence

You have dreams, ambitions, and the drive to achieve them. All you need are the right tools and support to make them a reality. Start your journey with us today. Study your master’s the Walbrook Way – flexible by design, career-first, and built for real life.

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