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55 Master's degrees offered by the university

Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion
Make a difference in the field of disability rights and social justice with this ground-breaking Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion course from the University of Leeds.You’ll be taught by expert academics with contributions from activists, policy makers, and practitioners working in the disability space globally.

Digital Humanities and Culture
This Digital Humanities and Culture course at University of Leeds cultivates practical skills specific to digital disciplines, including data analysis and visualization, programming languages, and associated hardware e.g. 3D printing, grounded in a humanities approach to culture, texts and creativity.

International Security
The International Security course at University of Leeds is designed to develop your knowledge of the complex and diverse issues which define the global security agenda.

Climate Change - Science, Society and Policy
The Climate Futures - Science, Society and Politics course at University of Leeds will provide you with a holistic understanding of the climate crisis, delivering the scientific, social and political approaches you’ll need to respond creatively and effectively to the unprecedented, complex and dynamic challenges of a changing climate.
International Health
International Health M.Sc course from University of Leeds is an ideal introduction to international health if you're interested in the sector, but have limited experience.
Society, Culture and Media
This Society, Culture and Media MA programme at the University of Leeds will allow you to benefit from the expertise of both the School of Sociology and Social Policy and the School of Media and Communication, enabling you to gain an in-depth understanding of key issues, debates and theoretical perspectives.
Professional Language and Intercultural Studies
This Professional Language and Intercultural Studies MA course from University of Leeds combines the study of intercultural communication/studies with a thorough grounding in professional language.
Public Health (International)
This Public Health (International) MPH course at University of Leeds is designed to provide health professionals with an advanced understanding of global health needs and how to strengthen health systems and services, in order to achieve universal health coverage.
Political Science
This Political Science MSc programme at the University of Leeds is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a confident researcher, capable of taking leadership over societal responses to political and social challenges – whether working in governments, global institutions, NGOs, or in the media.
Social Research
This Social Research MA programme from University of Leeds will teach you how to turn social research issues and questions into workable research designs, as well as handle quantitative and qualitative data and issues such as ethics and funding applications.
Exploration Geophysics
Our Exploration Geophysics MSc degree from University of Leeds provides training with a broad spectrum of techniques that are used to understand the Earth’s interior.
Language for Communication and Society
In this specialised pre-sessional Language for Communication and Society course at University of Leeds, you’ll learn how to use academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in the context of your subject area, preparing you for postgraduate study in the fields of media, communication, and languages.
Global Development and Education
This Global Development and Education course from University of Leeds examines the plural and diverse roles that differing forms of education play in political, economic, and socio-cultural transformations in the Global South.
Organizational Psychology and Business
The professionally-recognised Organizational Psychology and Business course at University of Leeds will provide you with the skills and commercial awareness to apply psychological principles to the challenges faced by organisations.
Ecological Economics
Our Ecological Economics MSc from University of Leeds will equip you with the expertise and skills in understanding how economic activity gives rise to environmental and social problems and be introduced to the main tools to tackle them.
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.
Global Governance and Diplomacy
This Global Governance and Diplomacy MA programme from the University of Leeds provides the expertise and skills in global governance and diplomacy required to pursue a fruitful career within an international organisation and their member states, or a non-governmental organisation operating within global politics.
Psychological Approaches to Health
This Psychological Approaches to Health M.Sc course from University of Leeds will develop your understanding and knowledge of how to promote healthy behaviours and reduce unhealthy behaviours, issues around patient safety such as the causes and consequences of medical error, as well as obesity, weight loss, malnutrition and anorexia of ageing.
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.
Inequalities and Social Science
This Inequalities and Social Science MSc programme from University of Leeds explores all forms of inequality, as well as the social, political and economic implications. It will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand, research and analyse complex inequalities.