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Is a one-year master’s better than a two-year master’s?
A shorter route can reduce time away from work and living expenditure, while a longer route may provide more time for learning and experience. Check the actual academic and recruitment calendars. Neither duration establishes quality or employability. Compare the opportunity each programme makes accessible and the full cost of staying for its entire duration.
Decision guidance · updated 16 October 2026
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