Mac (Mackintosh)

A range of computers made by Apple, particularly used by graphic designers.

Masters Degree

A Postgraduate degree, such as MA (Master of Arts), MSc (Master of Science).

Mature Students

Generally a mature student is a student who does not enter Higher Education directly, or after a gap-year, from School or college. Mature students often have wider experience of the workplace and life as a whole, or have spent some time away from study. Specific definitions of 'mature students' may be applied when financial help is sought to support their studies.

Menu

A list of options on a computer screen.

Modular Courses

Some courses are divided into modules and students are required to pass a number of modules to complete a degree programme. To achieve a degree you will usually have to study a number of compulsory and optional modules.

Multimedia

A physical item or computer program that includes more than one media format - text, graphics, audio, or video.