University-level learning in the workplace

Institute for Work Based Learning

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive range of higher education solutions to benefit you and your organisation, whatever its sector or field of business:

  • Accreditation of in-house programmes
  • Consultancy
  • HE certificates and diplomas
  • Foundation degrees
  • First degrees (BA, BSc)
  • Postgraduate certificates and diplomas (PGCert, PGDip)
  • Masters degrees (MA, MSc, MProf)
  • Research degrees (MProf, DProf)

Work Based Learning Research Centre (WBLRC)

Research activities are centred on personal development and organisational/community or professional change through the use of work-based learning processes and teaching technologies. Our expertise contributes to Work Based Learning modules and programmes and doctoral-level research degrees.

For further information about our research activities, publications, research events and academic team, visit WBLRC


Learning in the workplace

Work Based Learning at Middlesex University reflects our forward-thinking approach to learning in the workplace. As every work sector is unique, we tailor learning programmes to meet the specific needs of individuals and organisations. We also offer research and consultancy services; we can work with employers to accredit existing in-house training and extend its impact through customised work-based projects.

Benefits for employers

Learning is tailored to meet the specific requirements of your organisation, so that new knowledge and skills are highly relevant. You’ll be able to offer the same standard of training across your organisation, even on a regional or national basis. Uniquely, we assess prior learning in the workplace for academic credit. This may form part of a programme, reducing the length of time and number of modules needed to achieve a target qualification.

Benefits for individuals

The qualifications you gain through work-based learning have the same value as if you'd studied at university – it’s just a more convenient way of learning for you and your employer.