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Woodhouse Lane,
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Course overview
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L27 -
Distance Learning -
Part-Time -
12 Months -
21 Sep 2026
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Learn to apply an enquiring, systematic, problem solving and self-evaluative approach to your work as a dietitian
- Be committed to using research, clinical guidelines and policy in the evaluation and improvement of evidence-based dietetic practice
- Develop further the research acumen, professional skills and abilities, values and behaviours of a registered dietitian
- Enhance appreciation of the complex framework of accountability, ethical and legal boundaries to meet Employer Frameworks and Professional Regulatory and Statutory Body Standards
- Critically appraise areas of dietetic practice
- Contribute to bodies of research and evidence-based practice through an independent, original high-quality piece of master’s-level research
Regulatory body requirement
You will need to be a registered dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to study on this course.
Learn from experts
You’ll be guided by academic staff who are recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise in dietetics.
Why study Dietetics (Top-Up) at Leeds Beckett University...
- Work with an expert teaching team
- Offers opportunity for PG Diploma Dietitians to develop their academic skills and qualifications
- Flexible, part-time distance learning options - you can choose between 12 or 24 months study
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics from a UK university. All applicants should also be a Registered Dietitian with the Health & Care Professions Council and currently practicing in a role which requires a Registered Dietitian.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
Your supporting statement should include your motivation for applying for this course, a description and details of your current employment, research and CPD aspirations, and any research interests (if you have a current idea for this).
Please see our FAQ document for information on this course.
All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements. Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 7.0 with no skill below 6.5. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics from a UK university. All applicants should also be a Registered Dietitian with the Health & Care Professions Council and currently practicing in a role which requires a Registered Dietitian.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
Your supporting statement should include your motivation for applying for this course, a description and details of your current employment, research and CPD aspirations, and any research interests (if you have a current idea for this).
Please see our FAQ document for information on this course.
All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements. Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 7.0 with no skill below 6.5. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages.
IELTS
All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements. Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 7.0 with no skill below 6.5. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages.
.Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
Distance learning
We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.
Like our students on campus, you’ll have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you’ll also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.
Technical requirements for distance learning study are detailed in the full guide. Visit our distance learning website for more information.
Overall workload
Each module on our distance learning courses is individually designed to maximise your learning so study requirements will vary. As a general guideline, you’ll need to allocate around 10 hours per week to complete each module, plus a further five hours for additional reading and assignments. However, this may vary depending on the module. Teaching and learning will be delivered using a range of interactive resources. This typically includes audio and video content, group discussions, reflective exercises, quizzes, online reading and much more. All these resources are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment and can be accessed at a time and place that suits you.
What you'll learn
Gain the theoretical foundation and practical skills required to complete small scale research with the Research and Practice Development module. You will focus on writing a research proposal, learning how to conduct research and how to analyse health-related data prior to undertaking the Research and Practice Development module. Formal recognition and confirmation of the marks awarded for the Research Methods in Nutrition module will be confirmed by Examination Committee at the end of semester 2 of your first year.
This autonomous learning module provides you with an opportunity to undertake a small scale piece of research and/or development that underpins your health-related practice within nutrition, environmental health or health promotion.
What you'll learn
This autonomous learning module provides you with an opportunity to undertake a small scale piece of research and/or development that underpins your health-related practice within nutrition, environmental health or health promotion.
Fees and funding
£3,340
UK
Studying part-time gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Because of this, the part-time tuition fees are calculated using credit points.*
The tuition fee for students entering in 2026/27 is £55.66 per credit.
The total number of credit points for this course is 60.
*The fee you pay may differ based on the number of credit points you study.
Fees for this course are not yet confirmed.
Fees and funding
£3,340
For students entering in 2026. Full Course Tuition Fees.
Studying part-time gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Because of this, the part-time tuition fees are calculated using credit points.*
The tuition fee for students entering in 2026/27 is £55.66 per credit.
The total number of credit points for this course is 60.
*The fee you pay may differ based on the number of credit points you study.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Fees for this course are not yet confirmed.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Funding support for your studies
Discover more about our range of postgraduate funding options including a Master's Loan of up to £13,206, and our 20% alumni discount*
*Terms apply
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Career prospects
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
This course allows you to continue in your current practice and employment whilst attaining a developmental qualification in research and academic practice to masters level.
Dr Linsey King
Course Director
Career Prospects
This course will enable you to build on your expertise as a registered dietitian. You’ll achieve a master’s-level qualification through researching and writing an independent piece of work.
The specialised knowledge you’ll develop in your area of enquiry, and your highly developed research skills, will enable you to take the next steps in your career and expand into further developmental roles within your setting. A master’s qualification will also support you in your higher education aspirations.
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