Academic Qualifications

Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences

Information on the Recognised Academic Qualifications provided by IMAS

Golden Graduate

The institute will deliver UK accredited qualifications up to and including the Level 8 (PhD equivalency) in various aspects of the martial arts and related fields.

The institute also works in conjunction with overseas universities and institutes to enable suitably qualified and experienced martial artists to study towards university research degrees in martial arts studies at both undergraduate/post graduate levels (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

It may also be possible for certain candidates to progress to one of the more advanced Doctorate programmes such as the DLitt, etc.

Thesis for research degrees must be of the length stipulated by the awarding university, must be bound and presented in accordance with requirements, and candidates will have to undergo a viva (oral examination) where they will be required to answer certain questions regarding their research and defend it in an confident and competent manner.

These research degree programmes are delivered by an ELCAS accredited provider (Enhanced Learning for the Armed Forces scheme) and opportunities will also exist for successful candidates to eventually be considered for appointments as Adjunct Professors of the Faculty of Martial Arts.

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Graduate of the Institute of Martial arts and Sciences (Grad.IMAS)

(This is a degree-level course)

This is designed to be completed within thirty-six months by a student.

During this time, the student will:

Devote ten to twelve hours to their studies per week
Attend regular classes at a martial arts club which must be recorded in the Log-Book provided, along with any/all seminars and courses attended and gradings passed, etc

Work will be supervised and supported by distance learning, augmented by 10/12 days of residential instruction/assessment to be carried out over various weekends spaced at regular intervals throughout the duration of the course.

Students will also have regular contact as and when needed with their supervisor via phone, computer and face-to-face for evaluations/tutorials.

Any student wishing to take a longer period to complete the course will be required to make a formal written request to the Institute.

Upon commencement of this course, students will be assigned a tutor, who will provide the primary source of guidance and advice for them throughout the duration of the course. The student will also join a “tutor group” with peers undertaking the same qualification for additional support.