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17 Master's degrees offered by the university

Leading and Developing Services
This Leading and Developing Services programme from Bournemouth University provides experienced health and social care professionals with the opportunity to develop and extend their knowledge of management theory and enhance their practice.

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences programme from Bournemouth University allows you to undertake a research project at Master’s level which would be assessed via submission of a thesis and a viva voce.

Bioarchaeology
Bioarchaeology covers the investigation of human and animal skeletal remains to understand the lives of individuals and communities in the past, in relation to their social, cultural, economic, palaeoenvironmental and evolutionary contexts. The Bioarchaeology programme is offered by Bournemouth University.

Media and Communication
Unlock your potential in media and communication. Engage with cutting-edge theories, gain practical experience, explore diverse perspectives, and enhance your career with optional placements. Join our vibrant and inclusive community with the Media and Communication programme at Bournemouth University.

Criminology & Criminal Justice
Take your understanding of criminality and criminal justice to the next level. Whether you are developing your career or moving on from undergraduate study, this Criminology & Criminal Justice course from Bournemouth University will help advance your skills to meet the demands of crime and criminal justice roles.

Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology
The Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology programme from Bournemouth University is a course with diverse modules, focusing on the normal and abnormal changes that occur in the human brain from childhood through to adulthood through to old age.

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
You can study Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at Bournemouth University in a variety of areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well as radiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation and social work.

International Finance and Economics
This International Finance and Economics course from Bournemouth University is ideal for graduates who want to change subjects or career direction. It has been developed with two key features in mind – the development of strong economic and finance skills, and the ability to apply them into practice.

Psychology
This Psychology course from Bournemouth University will cover all areas of psychology to provide you with the knowledge and understanding to start a career in this field.

Investigative Forensic Psychology
Study an Investigative Forensic Psychology course from Bournemouth University specialising in examining the theoretical and investigative aspects of forensic psychology to prepare you for the entire criminal justice process, from crime scene to courtroom. Benefit from our great facilities and expert academics.

Marketing Communications
Unlock your potential in marketing with a dynamic blend of theory and hands-on experience. Join our diverse, inclusive community to lead, innovate, and make a global impact in your career with the Marketing Communications program at Bournemouth University.

International Political Communication
Embark on an exciting journey into global political communication. Unravel socio-political intricacies from digital campaigning and fake news to grassroots activism. Explore political journalism, gender and race impacts, and the emotions driving politics.

Green Economy
This distance learning Green Economy course from Bournemouth University provides the scientific and interdisciplinary insight into the challenges a transition to a green economy represents and how to address them. The development of a green economy is a political and socio-economic imperative.

Research Methods
You will develop different psychological research methods on this specialist course.

Nutrition and Behaviour
Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) this Nutrition and Behaviour programme from Bournemouth University is the first course of its kind in the UK to explore the bi-directional impact of nutrition on behaviour and the brain, and the impact of behaviour on diet.

Advanced Mental Health Practice
This part-time Advanced Mental Health Practice course from Bournemouth University is designed to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as approved mental health professionals under the Mental Health Act 2007.

Foundations of Clinical Psychology
Study a well-recognised and respected Foundations of Clinical Psychology course at Bournemouth University with a patient-centred focus, teaching the origins and range of clinical psychology.