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40 Master's degrees offered by the university

Epistemology, Ethics and Mind (Online Learning)
The Epistemology, Ethics and Mind (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh offers you a thorough grounding in contemporary philosophical research.
Classics
This Classics programme offered at The University of Edinburgh offers one of the broadest disciplinary approaches anywhere in the UK and beyond.

Medical Law and Ethics (Online Learning)
The Medical Law and Ethics (Online Learning) programme from The University of Edinburgh draws on the expertise and tradition of Edinburgh to deliver an internationally-focused, interdisciplinary programme that combines flexible learning with the most up-to-date teaching on all of the important issues affecting medicine, law and ethics today.
Ancient History
Study ancient history at an advanced level and develop your interest in the ancient world, whilst receiving excellent preparation for further graduate research with this Ancient History programme at The University of Edinburgh.

English Literature - Literature and Society - Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian
The English Literature - Literature and Society - Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian programme offered by The University of Edinburgh gives you the opportunity to engage with a range of topics in literary study, centred on the literary history of England, Scotland and Ireland in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Evolution of Language and Cognition
The Evolution of Language and Cognition programme offered by The University of Edinburgh focuses on a treatment of language as a dynamic evolving system, bringing together origins, acquisition and change.
Biblical Studies
The Biblical Studies programme from The University of Edinburgh is for students who wish to develop expertise in biblical studies, including those who want to prepare for a PhD. Its emphasis is on adding depth and breadth to expertise in biblical languages.
Language Education
The Language Education programme at The University of Edinburgh is for teachers of ALL languages. Come with an expertise in one or more language(s) and receive training in how to best teach these languages based on the latest research in the field of language education.
Religion and Literature
This Religion and Literature programme from The University of Edinburgh draws on the strengths of one of the most distinguished centres of religious and theological studies in the country. It offers deep and broad study of the relationship between all genres of literature and religious traditions, history, thought and practice.
History
This comprehensive History programme offered by The University of Edinburgh provides you with transferable skills that will be beneficial whatever path you choose.

Philosophy
The Philosophy programme from The University of Edinburgh offers you an excellent opportunity to enhance your learning and join a large, vibrant and supportive postgraduate community.
Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning)
The Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning) programme offered by The University of Edinburgh brings together leaders in the fields of philosophy, science and theology, based both in Edinburgh and across the world.
Science and Religion
The dedicated programme in Science and Religion from The University of Edinburgh is intended for students who wish to engage in the advanced interdisciplinary study of science and religion, including those who wish to prepare for PhD work.
Language and Intercultural Communication
The Language and Intercultural Communication programme from The University of Edinburgh is interdisciplinary degree programme that aims to provide a pedagogically grounded and practical understanding of issues surrounding the study of language and intercultural communication.
Medieval History
This Medieval History programme offered by The University of Edinburgh is ideal for those interested in undertaking a year of further study at master’s level, but it can also be tailored to suit those hoping to pursue advanced doctoral research in medieval history in future.

Applied Linguistics
This programme in Applied Linguistics from The University of Edinburgh offers a linguistic perspective on real-world problems of language in use, with a strong emphasis on developing skills and knowledge that can be applied in a wide range of professional settings.
Contemporary History
This MSc in Contemporary History from The University of Edinburgh allows you to explore such questions critically and analytically while discovering how the recent past shaped the modern world. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the increasingly global experience of humankind in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

English Language
The English Language programme offered by The University of Edinburgh will be taught by world-leading experts who will give you a detailed awareness of the ways in which English is used in Britain and around the world.

Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics
The Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics course at The University of Edinburgh responds to the urgent demand for interdisciplinary expertise in the ethical design, use and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and other data-intensive technologies.

Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning)
The Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) course from The University of Edinburgh provides you with the opportunity to explore the human past, from early prehistory to late antiquity through a diverse range of courses and independent research.