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Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Forensic archaeology and anthropology are crucial when investigating cases of inter-personal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters, and war crimes in the MSc Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology from University of Dundee.
International Relations
The International Relations MA from University of Warwick explores key theoretical approaches from Realism to Post-Colonialism while critically analysing the role of states and other actors in international affairs, both historically and in the contemporary world.

Social Research Methods (Social Policy)
This Social Research Methods (Social Policy) programme, offered by Teesside University, aims to prepare you for a research career and equip you with the necessary skills for further postgraduate study such as a PhD. The social policy pathway aims to bring together a core training in research methods within the specific disciplinary field of social policy.

International Development with Economics
Explore global development by focusing on economic concepts, such as social identity, collective action, power relations, and psychological biases in this part-time International Development with Economics course from University of Bath.

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
Learn how to transform policy and practice in mental health and wellbeing in education. Join the Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education course at the University of York.
International Relations with International Law
Develop a unique appreciation of 21st century challenges by integrating political and legal perspectives. Deepen your understanding of critical issues, including the ethics and conduct of armed conflict, human rights under authoritarian regimes, and interstate negotiations on issues like trade, climate change, and peace.
United States Studies - History and Politics
This multidisciplinary United States Studies - History and Politics MA at the University College London (UCL) comprises a broad range of specialist modules in the humanities and social sciences, bringing together the academic expertise of the institute with United States specialists from other UCL departments and University of London colleges.

Russian
The Department of Russian has an outstanding record of research. University of Bristol offers the Russian programme.

Politics and International Relations (International Politics and Security)
The Politics and International Relations (International Politics and Security) programme from SOAS University of London applicants should apply for MSc Politics and International Relations but can decide to follow the International Politics and Security pathway upon arrival by choosing the pathway’s required combination of modules.

Secondary Geography with Qualified Teacher Status
On the Secondary Geography with Qualified Teacher Status course from Sheffield Hallam University become an inspirational and inclusive secondary teacher in Geography– developing your subject knowledge, creative skills and professional experience to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Digital Forensic Investigation
The M.S. in Digital Forensic Investigation at Staffordshire University focuses upon the use of new technologies to document crime scenes and analyse electronic evidence. This emerging area is aligned with the rapidly changing face of forensic investigations around the world.
Dramatherapy
Get professional training in dramatherapy on this accredited Dramatherapy degree at Anglia Ruskin University. Gain experience on clinical placements and qualify to work in the arts therapies in the UK and overseas.

Finance, Technology and Policy
The operation of financial markets and the delivery of financial services impact a variety of real-world issues including job creation and credit approval. The Finance, Technology and Policy programme is offered at The University of Edinburgh.
Criminology
The Criminology program at University of Suffolk addresses contemporary issues within the study of crime, community safety and criminal justice. It will enable you to develop specialist knowledge of the current trends and historical debates surrounding crime causation, crime control and regulation in the UK and internationally.
Cultural Policy Studies - Creative Industries - Media and Communication
On the University of Warwick PhD in Cultural Policy Studies - Creative Industries - Media and Communication, you will examine real world problems in the media, cultural and creative industries.
Global Governance and Ethics
The economic, social and political benefits of good governance are high on the agenda of many world organisations. This Global Governance and Ethics MSc from University College London (UCL) combines normative and empirical approaches to international justice, organisations and processes, and applies them to the analysis of global political institutions and policies.
Occupational Psychology
The BPS accredited MSc Occupational Psychology offered by the University of Worcester is an innovative qualification informed by research at the forefront of both the academic discipline and professional practice.
English Literature
The English Literature course at Royal Holloway University of London is ideal if you are interested in more than one period of English literature, or if you want to combine or juxtapose the literatures and genres of different periods.
International Criminology and Security Studies
This International Criminology and Security Studies programme from Liverpool Hope University draws on Liverpool Hope's significant research strength in extremism studies, green criminology, and transnational crime to offer an innovative programme for aspiring academic researchers, policy makers, and practitioners with an interest in subjects at the cutting edge of contemporary criminology.
Criminology - Research Methods and Applications
Discover and critique various approaches to criminology in our MSc Criminology - Research Methods and Applications from Royal Holloway University of London. Explore how you can make a positive impact on society by understanding criminal behaviour and the responses to it.