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43 Master's degrees offered by the university
Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
The Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance programme of Durham University prepares you for a fantastic range of progression degrees, upon completing the programme with the required grades. You will join the programme for two or three terms, depending on your academic qualifications and level of English language.
Museum and Artefact Studies
Durham University's unique Museum and Artefact Studies MA will provide you with the high quality training relevant to a career in museums, the cultural heritage sector, and in the academic world.
Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology
The MSc in Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology at Durham University is a one-year full-time programme designed to provide you with essential skills and knowledge for research into human remains. This unique course offers a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between biological evidence and cultural context, preparing you for a rewarding career in archaeology.
PGCE Secondary - Geography
The PGCE Secondary - Geography at Durham University is a one-year full-time course designed to equip you with the essential skills for teaching geography to students aged 11-16. This programme leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, preparing you for a successful career in education.
International Dispute Resolution
The International Dispute Resolution program from Durham University is part of a leading centre of legal research in the UK with an equally strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. We have modern, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities.
Finance
The Finance programme from Durham University will enable you to develop a successful foundation in finance or financial research by equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge at the highest academic standards within an exciting learning environment.
Behavioural Economics
The Behavioural Economics course from Durham University examines how elements of behavioural psychology can be applied to economics to understand how people make economic decisions and how these decisions may differ from those made from rational choices.
Archaeology
The Archaeology MA course offered by Durham University an be studied on a full-time and part-time basis. Through sets of specialist modules, skills-oriented classes and workshops, and dissertation research it provides the opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge in archaeology.
Research Methods (Developmental Psychopathology)
The Research Methods (Developmental Psychopathology) MA course offered by Durham University is designed for students who plan to continue their graduate studies at PhD level in an area of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, or social psychology.
Social and Economic History (Research Methods)
The Social and Economic History (Research Methods) MA course offered by Durham University provides training in research methods for historical topics in any aspect of social and economic history.
Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
The Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding MSc at Durham University is built on the principle that, through skilled negotiation and mediation, the most intractable of differences can be settled peacefully. The most effective forms of conflict prevention and peacebuilding balance political with social needs and place a greater focus on local perspectives.
International Cultural Heritage Management
The International Cultural Heritage Management MA course offered by Durham University aims to introduce you to the issues involved in global cultural heritage management as a foundation for both professional and academic paths.
Science and Engineering
The Science and Engineering programme of Durham University prepares you for a choice of progression degrees. You will join the programme for two or three terms, depending on your academic qualifications and level of English language. You can choose from a range of postgraduate degrees to progress to when you complete this course.
International Law and Governance
An important objective of the International Law and Governance course offered by Durham University is to provide students with skills that will enable them to thoroughly analyse and interpret legal sources, literature, and cases, and to research and formulate an independent opinion on international legal questions.
Master of Data Science (Social Analytics)
Durham University offers an MSc in Data Science (Social Analytics), a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This degree equips students with essential skills in data science, focusing on social analytics. It provides an interdisciplinary approach, ideal for those looking to enhance their expertise in this dynamic field.
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
This MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology at Durham University spans one year of full-time study. It offers an in-depth exploration of the scientific principles necessary for addressing sensitive human events. The programme is designed to equip students with the skills to conduct research or pursue careers in this emotive field.
Politics and International Relations of East Asia
The Politics and International Relations of East Asia programme offered by Durham University offers a region-specific, research-led, and policy-relevant education, grounded in the latest developments across East Asia and with a special focus on Europe-China relations.
Research Methods (Behavioural Science)
Research Methods (Behavioural Science) is offered by Durham University. Develop crucial research skills in the study of human behaviour that will set you on the path to a future as a research psychologist or behavioural scientist.
Intercultural Communication and Education
The Intercultural Communication and Education MA course offered by Durham University develops critical understanding of education and intercultural communication in the context of global movements of people and the internationalisation of education.
Languages, Literatures, Cultures
The Languages, Literatures, Cultures MA course offered by Durham University is an exciting, unique and dynamic course that invites you to engage critically with literatures emerging from diverse literary and cultural contexts from around the world.