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72 Master's degrees offered by the university
Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
This Late Antique and Byzantine Studies course at the University of Oxford has been devised as a multi-purpose introduction to the Roman world in Late Antiquity, to Byzantium, the medieval successor of the East Roman Empire, and to neighbouring peoples and their cultures.
Historical Studies
The MSt in Historical Studies from University of Oxford is the second year of a two-year part-time graduate course that focuses on British, Western European and imperial history and promotes a broad approach to historical research across the historical disciplines. www.conted.ox.ac.uk/mst-in-historical-studies
Applied Theology
The Applied Theology course at the University of Oxford is designed to enable theological reflection upon experience in pastoral practice in the context of ministry in the Church. It may be taken if you hold a pastoral appointment at present, or if you are able to include a period of approved pastoral experience in your course of study on the MTh.
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.
Philosophy of Physics
This one-year taught graduate course Philosophy of Physics at the University of Oxford offers graduate education in philosophy of physics of the highest possible quality, and aims to provide a foundation on which you can go on to pursue doctoral work in the area.
Modern Middle Eastern Studies
The Modern Middle Eastern Studies offered at the University of Oxford is a two-year course intended for students from all social science and humanities backgrounds. The course provides intensive training in a Middle Eastern language, training in research methods and topics relevant to the study of the Middle East.
Theology
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Theology degree at the University of Oxford offers more extensive study of a particular field of theology at an advanced level, with rigorous training in relevant research methods and a period of scholarly research and writing.
Study of Religion
This Study of Religion course at the University of Oxford offers an intensive training in research in the study of religions. It enables you to study two major religions, and to explore the nature of religion itself, at an advanced level.
Theology
The Master of Studies (MSt) in Theology at the University of Oxford is offered in many areas of theology, such as Biblical Interpretation, Christian Doctrine, Christian Ethics, Ecclesiastical History, New Testament studies and Old Testament studies. Students of Christian Doctrine specialise in one of two areas: Patristic Theology or Modern Theology.
English (1900-Present)
The English (1900-Present) programme at the University of Oxford is designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research.
English Studies (Medieval Period)
The English Studies (Medieval Period) programme offered at the University of Oxford is a two year programme designed for students wishing to attain a thorough grounding in medieval English language and literature and related subjects at an advanced level, either as a preparation for doctoral research or as an autonomous qualification.
Korean Studies
This Korean Studies course at the University of Oxford aims to build on a basic knowledge of modern Korean and classical Chinese or modern Japanese.You should expect to attend up to ten hours per week of tutorials and should expect to spend an additional thirty to forty hours a week, perhaps more, during each full term for preparation.
Tibetan and Himalayan Studies
This Tibetan and Himalayan Studies programme at the University of Oxford aims to introduce Tibetan and Himalayan studies to students who do not have a background in the subject. Emphasis is on teaching the Tibetan language (both spoken and literary). Students are also introduced to the history and civilisation of the area, including Tibetan history, society, literature and religions.
Bible Interpretation
This Bible Interpretation course at University of Oxford is intended to give you experience in reading a range of primary exegetical texts in Classical Hebrew, Aramaic and Syriac; help you develop research methodologies through the writing of a dissertation; and to provide you with a solid basis in the subject area if you are considering to going on to do original research.
Economic and Social History
This one-year Economic and Social History specialist course at the University of Oxford offers a unique framework for research training in economic and social history. It offers a wide range of options and allows you to specialise in economic and/or social history, or historical demography, although the boundaries between these areas are deliberately permeable.
Greek and-or Latin Languages and Literature
The Greek and-or Latin Languages and Literature offered at the University of Oxford can be used as a route to the DPhil, if then followed by two years of doctoral study. Applicants for the MPhil wishing to enter doctoral programmes elsewhere after their master's degree at Oxford are also welcomed.
Historical Studies
This Historical Studies one year part-time course from the University of Oxford offers an exciting opportunity for graduates of any discipline to pursue a taught graduate qualification in historical studies and to research and write a substantial dissertation.
Practical Ethics
The MSt in Practical Ethics at the University of Oxford offers high quality training in practical ethics through flexible, part-time learning.
Theology and Religion
The Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford is provided for those wishing to pursue graduate study in theology and religions but whose first degree is not in theology or religious studies.
Philosophical Theology
The Philosophical Theology course at the University of Oxford is intended to provide you with detailed knowledge of philosophical theology, its history and a cognate area of philosophy, with the opportunity to hone your skills in research and in written and oral argument in these subjects.