You can choose to study the taught courses only and get a PGDipIR. If you later complete the research courses, you receive your MIR in place of the PGDipIR.

Appropriate Bachelor's degree or extensive practical, professional or scholarly experience You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English. If you are studying full time, you can expect a workload of 40–45 hours a week for much of the year. Part-time students doing one course per trimester will need to do around 20–23 hours of work a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are working full time. You can estimate your workload by adding up the number of points you'll be doing. One point is roughly equal to 10–12 hours work.