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64 Master's degrees offered by the university

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The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Visual Anthropology

The Visual Anthropology course from The University of Manchester combines  is tailored to meet the needs of different levels of anthropological and film-making experience, whether you have little or no background in formal anthropology, film-production, visual methods and photography, or if you have substantial experience in one or more of these areas.

M.A. Full-time On-campus
1 year$41,277/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Forensic Psychology and Mental Health

The MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course from The University of Manchester is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologist and/or register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Forensic Psychologist.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$43,307/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Political Economy (Research Route)

The MA in Political Economy (Research Route) programme at The University of Manchester   offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum of study in political economy.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$38,570/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Human Rights - Law or Political Science Pathway (Research Route)

The MA in Human Rights - Law or Political Science Pathway (Research Route) from The University of Manchester focuses on the pressing questions of human rights. Can there be space for human rights in world affairs? Who is responsible for the protection of human rights in world politics? 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$36,540/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English Literature and American Studies

The MA in English Literature and American Studies from The University of Manchester prepares students for undertaking further research in the discipline, but it is also aimed at those who wish to broaden and deepen their critical engagement with English and American literature and culture. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$36,540/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Communications and Signal Processing with Extended Research

The Communications and Signal Processing with Extended Research course from The University of Manchester delivers a thorough, methodical and wide-ranging education in communication, signal processing and microwave engineering.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
2 years$49,397/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Social Research Methods and Statistics

The MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics at The University of Manchester offers comprehensive training in advanced quantitative techniques. This full-time, one-year programme equips students with essential skills in applied statistics and data analysis, preparing them for diverse career paths in social research.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$41,953/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Organisational Psychology

The MSc in Organisational Psychology at The University of Manchester is a one-year, full-time programme designed for those aspiring to specialise in occupational psychology. This master's degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring a high standard of education and professional recognition.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus
1 year$39,923/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics MA course from The University of Manchester is designed to meet the growing demand for those students who seek a degree that combines a solid training in microeconomic and macroeconomic principles with quantitative methods and research informed applied economics units.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$43,307/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Financial Economics

The MSc in Financial Economics at The University of Manchester is a one-year, full-time programme designed to equip students with advanced skills in financial markets. This course offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines economics and finance, preparing graduates for various roles in the financial sector.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$43,307/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Relations (Research)

The International Relations (Research) course offered at The University of Manchester is one of the most popular courses at postgraduate level. You will be taught and supervised by experienced staff with strong interests in critical approaches to the study of global politics.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$37,893/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Leadership for Development

This fully-online Leadership for Development programme from The University of Manchester, delivered jointly with the University of Melbourne, focuses on the practical skills, global connections and collaborative outlook needed to make a real difference in the development world.

M.A. Part-time Online
2 years$39,999/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Science and Health Communication

The MSc in Science and Health Communication at The University of Manchester is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed to equip students with essential skills for careers in science and health communication. This course offers in-person attendance, providing a comprehensive educational experience from 2026 onwards.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$41,953/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Political Science - Political Theory Pathway (Standard Route)

Politics takes thought. By studying this Political Science - Political Theory Pathway (Standard Route) programme at The University of Manchester, you'll learn how to ethically evaluate the shape of society and how it distributes rights, power and resources. 

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$37,893/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Intercultural Communication

The MA in Intercultural Communication at The University of Manchester is a one-year, full-time programme designed to enhance your understanding of cultural dynamics and communication strategies. This degree equips you with essential skills for navigating diverse environments, blending academic rigor with practical applications in a vibrant, multicultural setting.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$38,570/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Political Economy (Research)

The International Political Economy (Research) course from The University of Manchester you’ll learn about pressing global issues like world poverty, gender and environmental degradation.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$39,247/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociological Research

This Sociological Research programme offered at The University of Manchester aims to educate and train you to give you the requisite skills and knowledge to become an effective, professional sociological researcher.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$34,510/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Anthropological Research

This Anthropological Research course from The University of Manchester is designed to prepare you to carry out doctoral level research in social anthropology. It provides training in a wide range of research methods and teaches you how to develop a substantive research project in a theoretically and methodologically informed way.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$40,600/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Political Science - Philosophy and Political Theory

Throughout Political Science - Philosophy and Political Theory course from The University of Manchester you’ll develop skills in research, critical enquiry and creative thinking, preparing you for a stimulating and worthwhile career.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$37,893/yr
The University of Manchester4,0(95)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Political Science - European Politics and Policy Pathway (Research Route)

Based in one of the UK’s strongest centres for the subject, the Political Science - European Politics and Policy Pathway (Research Route) at The University of Manchester studies the governance and policies of the European Union, and the impact on the domestic politics of member states, candidate countries and neighbours.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$37,893/yr

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