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30 Master's degrees offered by the university

Music and Data Science
The Music and Data Science course at University of Leeds aims to equip you with the skills to navigate this dynamic landscape. By blending artistic and subject-specific music knowledge with data science, the programme aims to bridge the gap between creativity and data-driven insights.
Applied Theatre and Social Change
This Applied Theatre and Social Change MA course from University of Leeds is centred on the belief that applied theatre has the ability to create individual, community and social change.
Sustainable Cities
The Sustainable Cities MSc programme from University of Leeds tackles this skills shortage by equipping you with the knowledge and tools necessary to become an urban sustainability leader. On this programme you'll experience urban sustainability first hand, blending concepts and theories with real-world problems and solutions.
Performance
This Performance MMus course from University of Leeds offers a wealth of performance opportunities and introduces you to a wide range of musical studies at advanced level.
Film, Photography and Media
The University of Leeds offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Film, Photography and Media, designed to be completed in 12 months for full-time students or 24 months for part-time learners. This on-campus programme enables students to delve into the intricate connections between film, photography, and media while honing their creative skills through independent projects.
Audiences, Engagement, Participation
The Audiences, Engagement, Participation PGCert at the University of Leeds is a comprehensive programme designed to deepen your understanding of cultural engagement. This full-time course spans 12 months, allowing students to explore various aspects of audience participation in the arts and cultural sectors.
Digital Design Futures
Gain the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed in the fast-paced and rapidly-evolving area of digital design with Digital Design Futures at University of Leeds
Critical and Experimental Composition
This Critical and Experimental Composition MMus course from University of Leeds gives you opportunities to develop your compositional creativity and technical fluency to an advanced level under the guidance of our expert staff.
Design
This Design MA course from University of Leeds focuses on human and user-centred design and focuses on developing research and practice-based design solutions to respond to a demanding industry and rapidly changing society.
Social History of Art
The Social History of Art MA programme from University of Leeds will equip you with a deep subject knowledge of the history of artistic practices in the broadest sense, grounded in fundamental questions about why this study matters in the world today. You’ll build the research, analytical, critical and communication skills to succeed in a variety of careers.
Culture, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
This Culture, Creativity and Entrepreneurship MA course from University of Leeds is designed for those who have previously studied courses in cultural studies, social sciences or arts management and creative industries.
Advertising and Design
The Advertising and Design M.A programme from University of Leeds gives you the opportunity to prepare for careers in advertising and correlated fields in communication design. Based on an interdisciplinary approach, the programme is supported by three pillars: Design, Research, and Business.
Musicology
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of musical traditions and scholarship with the University of Leeds's Musicology MA program. Explore the history, theory, and cultural contexts of music from diverse genres and periods, gaining critical insights into its significance and impact.
Film Studies
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of cinema with the University of Leeds's Film Studies MA program. Explore the art, history, theory, and industry of film, gaining critical insights into its cultural significance and aesthetic forms.
Music and Wellbeing
The Music and Wellbeing M.A. at the University of Leeds is a one-year full-time programme designed for those interested in the intersection of music and health. This course allows students to explore how musical engagement contributes to wellbeing, equipping them with essential skills for careers in various fields, including arts therapies and music education.
Architecture Design
The Architecture Design programme from the University of Leeds combines architecture and sustainability issues through critical debate and creative practice to aid your development as a designer of future cities and urban environments.
Performance
The Performance PGDip at the University of Leeds is a one-year full-time programme designed for those seeking to refine their skills as performing musicians. This course offers a blend of individual lessons, performance classes, and masterclasses, allowing students to delve into their artistic development in a supportive environment.
Transport Planning
Our Transport Planning MSc from University of Leeds will equip you with the knowledge and planning techniques to help you develop transport networks and systems that are founded on robust evidence, sustainable and equitable social principles, state-of-the-art modelling, accurate data analysis, and a profound understanding of travel behaviour.
High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering
By studying High-Performance Graphics and Games Engineering Msc from University of Leeds, you’ll be well placed to join one of the most performance-driven applications of computer science – the multi-billion pound global games industry.
Music and Wellbeing
The Music and Wellbeing PGCert at the University of Leeds is a comprehensive programme designed for those wishing to deepen their understanding of music's impact on health and wellbeing. Offered in both full-time (9 months) and part-time (20 months) formats, this course equips students with essential skills and knowledge in a supportive academic environment.