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79 Master's degrees offered by the university

Children's Literature, Media and Culture
The unique, two-year Children's Literature, Media and Culture programme at the University of Glasgow provides an interdisciplinary study of the interaction between children, texts and media, along with the opportunity to study and live in at least two European countries.

Hispanic Studies
The Hispanic Studies programme of the University of Glasgow has a small, vibrant and dynamic research unit with strong connections to institutions in the USA, Latin America, Spain and Portugal.

International Relations
The International Relations programme of the University of Glasgow is designed for those interested in study of the most challenging problems our world currently faces, such as international conflict and instability, terrorism, climate change, or rapid globalisation.

Psychology (conversion)
In the Psychology (conversion) programme of the University of Glasgow you will learn to see the world differently and develop a deeper understanding of the human mind.

International Relations
The ESRC recognised research-training International Relations programme of the University of Glasgow provides a broad and in-depth grounding in the study and methodologies of the most challenging problems our world currently faces, such as international conflict and instability, terrorism, climate change, or rapid globalisation.

Criminology
The Criminology programme of the University of Glasgow introduces the theoretical and conceptual resources relevant to the study of crime, criminal justice and crime policy. It provides advanced training in social research methods.

English Literature
The English Literature programme at the University of Glasgow gives you the chance to pursue your own interests in English Literature at postgraduate level by selecting from a rich variety of courses led by internationally renowned experts.

War Studies
An understanding of war, for good or ill, is of vital importance to our understanding of how states and societies have evolved. The unique War Studies programme of the University of Glasgow offers the opportunity to study the history, theory and practice of war and conflict in a wide range of aspects, from the Middle Ages to the present day, and from causes, course, to consequences.

Archaeology
The Archaeology programme of the University of Glasgow will enable you to develop your own holistic approach to the challenges of contemporary archaeological research and practice.

Global Development
Our Masters in Global Development explores the challenges people, states and corporations face in addressing demands for growth, citizenship and wellbeing in the Global South.

Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies
The Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies programme from University of Glasgow brings together European and international partners to provide an integrated study programme engaging with theoretical, empirical and applied approaches to security, intelligence and strategy.

Research Methods of Psychological Science
As a member of the Research Methods of Psychological Science programme at the University of Glasgow you will receive training and experience in an extensive variety of research methods in Psychology, making use of state-of-the-art facilities for behavioural, neuroimaging, and qualitative research.

Land and Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement
The Land and Hydrographic Surveying with Work Placement programme of the University of Glasgow will introduce you to the surveying discipline and prepare you for employment in the industry.

Global Mental Health
The Global Mental Health programme of the University of Glasgow is designed to produce graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level, helping them develop the knowledge to integrate initiatives into the wider aims of international development, and address global inequities.

Celtic Studies
This is an interdisciplinary Celtic Studies from University of Glasgow programme specialising in the languages, literatures, history and archaeology of the Celtic-speaking peoples across the whole span of the Middle Ages from the 6th - 16th centuries.

Conflict Archaeology and Heritage
From battlefield archaeology, to the anthropology of warfare, to archaeologies of confinement, the Conflict Archaeology and Heritage programme at the University of Glasgow will explore in depth the many and varied ways that human conflict can be interrogated via an archaeologically focused interdisciplinary approach, encompassing time periods from the prehistoric to the modern.

Behavioral Science
The MSc in Behavioral Science from University of Glasgow is a unique new programme co-run by the Adam Smith Business School and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience.

Economic Development
The Economic Development programme of the University of Glasgow combines elements of our popular programmes, giving you the benefit of being exposed to a wide range of courses during the first semester, before having to choose your preferred path.

Public Policy Research
The Public Policy Research programme of the University of Glasgow provides you with an excellent grounding in social science research methods and theory and in contemporary public policy analytical processes. It is ideally suited for those wishing to undertake a PhD or to work in public/third or private sector organisations.

Global Communications
Global Communications will give you insights, experience and a critical understanding of global communication using current and emerging media platforms. You will gain practical skills and industry contacts to enhance your future opportunities while developing your knowledge of the cultural, historical and ethical contexts that shape international communication.