FAQs

We’re named after a creature called a Tardigrade (aka Water Bear, Moss Piglet), which is a water-dwelling, eight-legged micro-animal. They have been found everywhere; from mountain tops to the deep sea and in volcanoes, tropical rain forests and even the Antarctic. They are among the most resilient animals known, with individual species able to survive extreme conditions that would be rapidly fatal to nearly all other known life forms. It is this resilience that inspires us in everything we do. 

Please find details of our building accessibility statements below for each campus.

WaterBear Brighton Accessibility Statement

WaterBear Sheffield Accessibility Statement

The MA minimum entry requirement is an honours degree, or if you don’t have an honours degree qualification, you can still meet the minimum entry requirements via the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL) process. For more information, or to book your 1-to-1 applicant session with one of the WaterBear team, call us on 01273 726230 or email us at [email protected]. 

Term dates for the 25/26 academic cycle are as follows: 

Study Block 1: 

• Starts Monday 22nd September 2025 

Study Block 2: 

• Starts Monday 19th January 2026 

Study Block 3: 

• Starts Monday 25th May 2026  

(Actual return date 26th May due to bank holiday) 

Please note – there are no timetabled teaching and learning activities scheduled during Study Block 3 for our 3-year and 4-year BA (Hons) courses. If you require any additional information, please contact us on [email protected] 

Onsite 1-yr full-time master’s courses feature weekly timetabled classes and activity, all backed up by a virtual learning environment rich with content and information. 

Fully online master’s courses including 1-yr full time and 2-yr part-time feature weekly webinars and remote tutorial support, with activities happening in the college streamed and available to access online at a time that suits you. 

Please find details of the policies and procedures at WaterBear including the policies of our partner, Falmouth University here.