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79 Master's degrees offered by the university
Public Policy
The Public Policy 1+1 programme at the University of Oxford offers a unique educational pathway, culminating in a Master of Public Policy (MPP) and an MSc in Public Policy Research. This full-time course spans two years, equipping students with vital leadership skills and research expertise necessary for impactful careers in public policy.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
This two-year part-time course in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy at University of Oxford offers experienced professionals from a range of backgrounds a unique opportunity to develop in-depth specialist knowledge and skills in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) curricula.
Criminology and Criminal Justice
A stimulating and demanding programme, involving intensive learning in small groups, the Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Oxford will equip you with an advanced understanding of crime and criminal justice, comprising courses in criminological theory, the study of criminal justice, and training in research design and methodology.
Modern Chinese Studies
The Modern Chinese Studies at the University of Oxford is a two-year master's degree programme offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies, which combines intensive study of the Chinese language with thorough training in the study of modern China.
Sociology
The Sociology course from the University of Oxford is an intensive one-year master’s degree (two years for part-time students). Students are given high-quality research training in sociology, which includes knowledge of relevant theoretical approaches, an understanding of their application to substantive problems and skills in the use of major research techniques
Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology
The Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology from the University of Oxford acts as a terminal degree but will also prepare you for doctoral research by introducing a wide range of theories and perspectives on museum anthropology, visual anthropology, and material culture theory, as well as practical field- and museum-based research methodologies.
Contemporary Chinese Studies
The Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford is a three-term, twelve-month course offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies designed to provide high quality graduate research training with an emphasis on an appreciation of research methods and on deepening your understanding of contemporary China.
Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
The Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation from the University of Oxford emphasises research methods for evaluating interventions and policies, as well as the advanced study of evidence-based practice and policy in relation to, children and families, poverty and inequality, mental health, refugees, drug use, violence and injury prevention as well as offending.
Research in Experimental Psychology
Students on the Research in Experimental Psychology course at the University of Oxford will carry out independent research under the supervision and guidance of principal investigators and researchers within a research group or lab.
Traditional China
The MSt in Traditional China from University of Oxford provides students with an opportunity to develop the skills needed for research on pre-modern and early modern China.
Education (Child Development and Education)
The Education (Child Development and Education) course from the University of Oxford aims to promote a critical understanding of theories and research on child development and their relevance to the design and evaluation of educational programmes and policies in diverse contexts.
Archaeological Science
The Archaeological Science course at the University of Oxford provides a broad introductory education for those with a first degree in archaeology wishing to apply science-based research methods, or for those with a first degree in a science subject wishing to learn about specifically archaeological issues amenable to scientific methods.
Social Anthropology
Social anthropology considers people, through and through, as social beings. Everything that all of us do, in whatever society or culture at whatever period of history, rests on assumptions, which usually are not stated but which are largely shared with our particular neighbours, kin, friends, or colleagues. The Social Anthropology programme is offered at the University of Oxford.
Research in Psychiatry
The MSc by Research in Psychiatry at the University of Oxford offers you the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable research skills alongside in-depth knowledge and expertise in one of an extensive range of research fields ranging from molecular biology to brain imaging and from behavioural research to epidemiology.
Egyptology
The Egyptology from the University of Oxford is a two-year taught graduate degree that offers a satisfying, advanced course of study in the languages, cultures, and history of ancient Egypt. While the MPhil functions as a course in its own right, it is also designed to take students to the stage where they can embark on doctoral research in Egyptology.
Archaeology
The MPhil in Archaeology offered at the University of Oxford is designed for those interested in continuing to a doctorate in Classical archaeology, and for those with experience in other areas of classical studies wishing to develop an understanding of the material culture.
Yiddish Studies
The Yiddish Studies from the University of Oxford is designed to enhance the linguistic proficiency, academic competence, and cultural literacy of aspiring scholars, instructors and educators in the field of Yiddish language and literature.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
The MSt in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford aims to provide tailor-made courses for training graduate students at the beginning of their research in different areas of Asian and Middle Eastern studies.
Financial Economics
The Financial Economics from the University of Oxford applies theories and methodologies to finance, while the finance courses provide the underlying economic principles of financial practice.
Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
This Refugee and Forced Migration Studies nine-month master’s degree at the University of Oxford places forced migration in an academic framework, preparing you for doctoral study or for work relevant to human rights, refugees, and migration.