The field of education research allows students the opportunity to understand how teaching methods work for different learning styles through hands-on experience. Courses may focus on research methods and educational statistics and typically end with students completing their thesis.

Students who hold some secondary education credentials and wish to enter a specific profession might find themselves best served by a graduate diploma program. These courses often take a focused look at a subject over the period of one or two years.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.