394 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Art History programme of the University of Glasgow embraces a rich and diverse field of enquiry that explores the relationship between visual culture and wider social practices. 

The Economic Development programme of the University of Glasgow combines elements of our popular programmes, giving you the benefit of being exposed to a wide range of courses during the first semester, before having to choose your preferred path.

The Theatre Studies programme of the University of Glasgow engages with a wide variety of histories and practices attached to the study of theatre. It is designed to enable you to become proficient in the techniques of historical, sociological and theoretical analysis of the theatrical process, past and present.

The Biomedical Engineering programme at the University of Glasgow brings together four important research themes associated with advanced medical diagnostics: rehabilitation and assistive technologies, cell and tissue engineering and systems biology.

Space Science is the study of all planetary systems. Applications range from Earth observation satellites providing data on anthropogenic climate change, to space exploration missions and analyses of extraterrestrial materials that seek to answer the question: is there life elsewhere in the Galaxy? The UK Space Agency has identified substantial skills gaps in the current UK space sector.  

The Sociology programme of the University of Glasgow will develop a critical understanding of sociology, through enhanced knowledge of empirical studies and sophistication in the use of theoretical skills.

The English Language and Linguistics programme at the University of Glasgow  will equip you with the key linguistic and technical research skills to explore the structure and everyday use of English, past and present, from early medieval manuscripts to Renaissance letters, from speech to semantics, from language experiments to investigating vast text corpora.

The aim of the Diabetes, Renal, Endocrine and Metabolic Medicine programme of the University of Glasgow is to better understand the mechanisms of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases affecting people with the conditions covered by our clinical specialities (i.e. diabetes, renal disease, endocrine conditions), and the implications for the wider population.

The Ageing, Health and Welfare programme at the University of Glasgow addresses key questions in the fundamental biology of ageing, animal welfare and food security. How and why does ageing occur and what are its impacts on health and well-being? How do animals cope with pollutants? How do we achieve sustainable animal production whilst protecting animal health and welfare?

If you are looking to start a career in data science, or even further your current career, the Data Analytics (Online) programme of the University of Glasgow will provide you with vital skills required to develop your modelling and data handling expertise.

Regeneration is the ability to maintain a robust capacity to repair following injury. It is key to preserving tissue and organ integrity, as well as whole body fitness. However, uncontrolled regenerative power can lead to diseases like cancer, with far reaching impact to overall health.

The Information Management and Preservation programme of the University of Glasgow provides you with an understanding of contemporary information and records management issues. It pays special attention to the management of digital records and electronic resources, and how to manage these alongside analogue resources.

This innovative Religion and Global Challenges from University of Glasgow programme studies the influence of religions and cultures on people and the planet and uses religious studies theories and methods to better understand and respond to the major challenges of our times.

The Gender History programme at the University of Glasgow is a unique programme which provides specialist instruction in the skills and approaches required to conduct a gendered analysis of the past.

The Modern History programme of the University of Glasgow brings together social and political historians, active in research on topics from the French Revolution to refugees in the 20th century. The programme provides you with thorough research training and a wide set of transferable skills in the conception, design and execution of a research project.

An understanding of war, for good or ill, is of vital importance to our understanding of how states and societies have evolved. The unique War Studies programme of the University of Glasgow offers the opportunity to study the history, theory and practice of war and conflict in a wide range of aspects, from the Middle Ages to the present day, and from causes, course, to consequences.

The History programme of the University of Glasgow offers courses across all periods from medieval to late modern, focusing on Scotland, Britain, Europe and America with increasing global perspective. You’ll study historical skills and methods and produce a research dissertation based on primary sources.

Animal welfare science and ethics is an expanding topic of international concern. The Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law programme of the University of Glasgow aims to improve our knowledge and understanding of animals’ needs, which is required to provide a high standard of care to the whole range of animals kept in captivity.

The research in the Chemistry programme at the University of Glasgow provides an excellent foundation for any kind of career of scientific leadership in academia and industry.

The Land and Hydrographic Surveying programme of the University of Glasgow will introduce you to the surveying discipline and prepare you for employment in the industry. Engineering and land survey are fundamental to the design, construction and navigation of infrastructure projects from small to national scale such as buildings, road and rail networks.