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79 Master's degrees offered by the university
Sociology and Demography
The Sociology and Demography programme at the University of Oxford introduces students to contemporary theories and research methods on the intersection of sociology and demography. This advanced 21-month programme takes a life-course and multilevel approach, aiming to integrate micro and macro issues in analysing social problems and the causes and consequences of population change.
Sociology
The Sociology course from the University of Oxford is an intensive one-year master’s degree (two years for part-time students). Students are given high-quality research training in sociology, which includes knowledge of relevant theoretical approaches, an understanding of their application to substantive problems and skills in the use of major research techniques
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.
Diplomatic Studies
The University of Oxford Diplomatic Studies Programme (DSP), formerly known as the Foreign Service Programme (FSP), is a full-time programme of mixed academic and vocational study of diplomacy and related subjects.
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.
Education (Child Development and Education)
The Education (Child Development and Education) course from the University of Oxford aims to promote a critical understanding of theories and research on child development and their relevance to the design and evaluation of educational programmes and policies in diverse contexts.
Archaeology
The MPhil in Archaeology offered at the University of Oxford is designed for those interested in continuing to a doctorate in Classical archaeology, and for those with experience in other areas of classical studies wishing to develop an understanding of the material culture.
Modern South Asian Studies
The Modern South Asian Studies offered at the University of Oxford is a taught master's course, offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies. You will study this important region, with its rich history and its complex present-day societies, from a number of disciplinary and analytical perspectives, culminating in a thesis.
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.
Public Policy
The Public Policy 1+1 programme at the University of Oxford offers a unique educational pathway, culminating in a Master of Public Policy (MPP) and an MSc in Public Policy Research. This full-time course spans two years, equipping students with vital leadership skills and research expertise necessary for impactful careers in public policy.
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
The MSt in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Oxford aims to provide tailor-made courses for training graduate students at the beginning of their research in different areas of Asian and Middle Eastern studies.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Research)
The MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Research) from University of Oxford guides students through the process of developing and implementing an independent research project in their own clinical setting.
Financial Economics
The Financial Economics from the University of Oxford applies theories and methodologies to finance, while the finance courses provide the underlying economic principles of financial practice.
Global Governance and Diplomacy
This Global Governance and Diplomacy degree offered by the University of Oxford investigates a broad range of policy issues surrounding the institutions and processes of global governance and diplomacy – at international, transnational, state, and domestic levels.
Classical Hebrew Studies
The MSt in Classical Hebrew Studies offered at the University of Oxford lasts for one teaching year, namely from October to June. While it is a master’s degree in its own right, and may be taken by those with no future study plans beyond that point, it is designed especially for those with a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew.
Classical Indian Religion
This Classical Indian Religion course at the University of Oxford introduces you to the religions of India whose literature has been expressed primarily in Sanskrit and the Middle Indic languages, especially Prakrit and Pali.
Economics
The Economics from the University of Oxford is designed to provide rigorous training in economic theory, its techniques and applications, and in quantitative research methods. It is comparable to the first two years of a PhD programme at the best US universities.
Contemporary Chinese Studies
The Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford is a three-term, twelve-month course offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies designed to provide high quality graduate research training with an emphasis on an appreciation of research methods and on deepening your understanding of contemporary China.
Politics (Political Theory)
The Politics (Political Theory) at the University of Oxford is an advanced two-year postgraduate degree, which provides training in research techniques and methodology and enables you to acquire substantive knowledge in this sub-area of the discipline. It is also suitable if you wish to later embark upon doctoral research.