21 Online programmes offered by the university

Criminology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

The Politics and International Relations programme of the University of Leicester students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

This Archaeology and Heritage (by Distance Learning) programme at the University of Leicester explores approaches to the archaeological heritage in general, landscape archaeology, archaeology and education, and the archaeology of standing buildings. 

From fingerprint corrosion to blood splatter, police investigations often hinge on the correct evaluation and interpretation of forensic evidence. In this Forensic Science and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning)  degree at University of Leicester, you’ll gain the advanced skills needed to make an impact out in the field.

Can’t make it to campus? In this International Relations and World Order (Distance learning) degree offered at the University of Leicester, you can still explore how international relations have progressed in the post-Cold War period, as well as the challenges facing the new ‘World Order’ today.

The Politics of Conflict and Violence degree offered at the University of Leicester will provide you with the skills and resources necessary to ask critical questions about the politics of conflict and violence in the modern world. 

University of Leicester's Psychometric Test User Training is for you if...your role involves testing for personnel selection, development or career guidance and advice.

This Occupational Psychology programme offered at the University of Leicester is for you if... you want a sound knowledge and understanding of how psychology can be applied in an occupational context.

The students in Sociology programme of the University of Leicester  complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

Students of Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7  years part time.

When it comes to understanding the past, two disciplines are often better than one. In this Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (Distance Learning) bachelor from University of Leicester, you’ll study the ancient and classical worlds through both textual and material remains, with the added flexibility of working from home.

This Human Rights and Global Ethics (Distance Learning) course offered at the University of Leicester combines the study of the main theories and concepts related to human rights and global ethics with detailed empirical analysis of issues such as intelligence, slavery, citizenship, refugees, animal rights, security and war.

The Centre for American Studies at University of Leicester was established in 1997 and since then has cemented its place as one of the UK's leading providers of American Studies degrees.

Gain an introduction to this exciting and broad ranging area of applied psychology. Coaching Psychology (Distance Learning) at the University of Leicester  is used increasingly across a variety of specialisms, including with individuals, organisations, in education, healthcare and sport.

How can the classical past be reconstructed? What can diverse types of evidence reveal about ancient civilisations? This Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (by Distance Learning) programme at the University of Leicester provides an exciting and challenging forum for you to explore the history and archaeology of the Classical period. 

The MA in Intelligence and Security (Distance Learning) offered at the University of Leicester will be especially beneficial to you if you are seeking professional development and/or enhanced employability working with intelligence in central government, the military, the police, private security sector, non-governmental organisations, the UN or other international organisations.

This Psychology of Work (Distance Learning) programme offered at the University of Leicester is for you if... you want a sound knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics in occupational psychology and to learn how this knowledge can be applied to the solution of problems that arise in occupational settings.

This Psychology (Distance learning) course from the University of Leicester, accredited postgraduate degree offers a broad range of modules that cover the key areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology plus research methods. We also have a focus on applied psychology with a dedicated module designed to support you in your psychology career.

This Security and Risk Management programme offered at the University of Leicester is for you if... you have, or aspire to have, responsibility for crime prevention, risk and security within your organisation.

This Security, Conflict and International Development (Distance Learning) degree at the University of Leicester will provide you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the range of activities that underpin contemporary humanitarianism.