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Social Research

This course prepares you for a career in social science research. The MA is recognised by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Health Research
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Social Research
  • PG Certificate
  • 1 year full-time
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Mental Health Research
  • PGDip
  • 1 year full-time
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Mental Health Research
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Social Media and Social Research
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Health Research and Statistics
  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Comparative Applied Social & Public Policy, Evaluation & Research
Please note this is a full-time 21 month programme.
  • MPA
  • 2 years full-time
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Producing for Film and Television
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching

To be eligible for this MA, you must have the equivalent of at least one year's teaching experience by the time the course starts. If you will have less than this, please consider applying for the MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Cinematography for Film and Television Production
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Editing for Film and Television Production
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Artificial Intelligence for the Creative Industries
A pioneering MSc entirely dedicated to the application of AI to the Creative Industries, recognising the revolutionary role AI will have upon creative practice and expression. The programme will provide strong foundations in the most relevant AI techniques and technologies and in depth analyses of emblematic deployments of AI to areas of creative practice. It will also provide essential theoretical frameworks which will facilitate in-depth analyses of the ethical, cultural and societal impacts of AI's employment in creative practice. This at the University of York, one of the key leaders of innovation in the Creative Industries in UK where technology meets creative practice
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Sound for Film and Television Production
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Directing for Film and Television Production
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Sound for Film and Television Production
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Music: Composition for Film and TV
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Visual Effects for Film and Television
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Health Economics for Health Professionals and Policymakers
You are only eligible to apply for this course if you've completed the PG Diploma in Health Economics for Health Professionals and Policymakers
  • MSc
  • 1 year part-time distance-learning
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Health Economics for Health Professionals and Policymakers
  • Postgraduate Diploma
  • 2 years part-time distance-learning
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Social Work
  • MA
  • 2 years full-time
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Corporate Finance
This course provides the foundations required for a career in corporate finance. You will develop knowledge of corporate finance from theoretical, applied and professional perspectives. You will also gain a robust grounding in the quantitative tools and techniques essential for modern financial management.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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International Corporate & Commercial Law
  • LLM
  • 1 year full-time
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Medieval Studies
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Forensic Speech Science
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Forensic Speech Science
  • PG Certificate
  • 1 year full-time
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Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management
This programme is taught jointly by the Environment and Geography Department and the School for Business and Society.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Forensic Speech Science
  • PG Diploma
  • 1 year full-time
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International Banking and Corporate Finance Law and Practice
  • LLM
  • 1 year full-time
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Finance, Leadership and Management

This part-time Finance, Leadership and Management Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.

  • MSc
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 & SQE2)

Applications for this course are via LawCab. Please apply directly via the LawCab website.

  • LLM
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Innovation, Leadership and Management

This part-time Innovation, Leadership and Management Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.

  • MSc
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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International Business, Leadership and Management

This part-time International Business, Leadership and Management Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.

  • MSc
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Public Administration

This part-time Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.

  • MPA
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Advanced Clinical Practice

This programme is not currently available to overseas applicants.

  • Postgraduate Diploma
  • 2 years part-time
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International Human Rights Law and Practice
  • LLM
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Law
  • Graduate Diploma
  • 1 year full-time
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Physician Associate Studies
This course is not accepting applications at this time.
  • MSc
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Psychology in Education

Please note: This programme is formally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is considered the first step towards become a chartered psychologist in the UK.*

Please note that there is no set deadline for applications but we recommend early application to avoid disappointment. Applications will continue to be accepted for entry in September 2026 until all places are filled.

*Further study is required to practice as a psychologist in the UK.

  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Accounting and Management
On this course, you will learn how to make effective contributions to ensure that the strategic and financial objectives of organisations operating in the international business environment are achieved.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Philosophy
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Health Professions Education
Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional teaching, assessment, course design and educational research, so you can inspire and lead in your area of practice. This programme is offered by Hull York Medical School.

Please note: To be considered for entry in January 2026 you must have submitted an application by 10 November 2025.

  • PGCert
  • 1 year part-time distance-learning
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Health Technology and Human Anatomy
  • Master of Science
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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International Business Law and Practice
  • LLM
  • 1 year full-time
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International Commercial Law and Practice
  • LLM
  • 1 year full-time
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Legal and Political Theory
  • LLM
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Health Professions Education
Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional teaching, assessment, course design and educational research, so you can inspire and lead in your area of practice. This programme is offered by Hull York Medical School.

Please note: To be considered for entry in January 2026 you must have submitted an application by 10 November 2025.

  • MSc
  • 1 year part-time distance-learning
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Human Resource Management

This course will introduce you to advanced concepts and techniques in the field of human resource management. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.

  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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International Business

The MSc International Business programme is intended for students interested in exploring the field of international business. This will include examining organisations operating in an international context and will be grounded in international business theories. This programme includes more advanced quantitative research methods content alongside qualitative methods

  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Health Technology and Human Anatomy
  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Finance and Management
This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in general management either in an established business, the public sector, or as an entrepreneur, while gaining a detailed knowledge of the finance function of the organisation.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Global Marketing
This course will equip you with an in-depth and critical understanding of marketing theories as they apply to local, national and international environments. This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) .
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Health Professions Education
Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional teaching, assessment, course design and educational research, so you can inspire and lead in your area of practice. This programme is offered by Hull York Medical School.

Please note: To be considered for entry in January 2026 you must have submitted an application by 10 November 2025.

  • PGDip
  • 1 year part-time distance-learning
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Law
  • LLM
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Business Analytics
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Healthcare Management
  • MBA
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Master of Business Administration

This part-time Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.

  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Law (Juris Doctor)
  • LLM
  • 3 years full-time
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Accounting and Finance
This course provides a foundation for building a career in accounting and finance. You'll develop advanced skills suitable for a career within finance and financial management, as well as those wishing to develop an accounting career.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Management

This course offers an intensive introduction to management theory. The emphasis on the international context reflects the realities of the global economy in which organisations operate.

  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Health Technology and Human Anatomy
  • Postgraduate Diploma
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Finance and Investments
This course provides the solid foundations required for building a future working in investment and finance. You will develop a working knowledge of essential applied fields of finance, including investment banking, investment management and corporate finance.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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International Business & Strategic Management

The MSc International Business and Strategic Management programme is intended for students interested in developing an understanding of issues that relate to both international business and strategic management. The aim of this programme is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with strategic management as well as to develop awareness of how strategy is articulated in a global context.

  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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International Strategic Management

The MSc International Strategic Management programme is intended for students interested in how to analyse, formulate and implement strategy, and in applying strategic management solutions. Students will learn about strategic decision-making as well as the management and implementation of strategic change.

  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Leadership, Management & AI
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Clinical Anatomy and Education

Applicants to the MSc Clinical Anatomy and Education at Hull York Medical School must have a 2:1 (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science, Anatomical Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology or a related subject, to include training in human or mammalian biology¿with considerable emphasis on anatomy.

Intercalating medical students must have successfully completed a minimum of three years of an MBBS or comparable medical qualification.

Please note: Applications to this programme will close to overseas applications on 29th August 2025. Applications will close to home applicants on 5th September 2025

  • MSc
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Pharmacology and Drug Development
Immerse yourself in the clinical, basic science and industrial aspects of pharmacology ¿ from first principles in the lab, to testing in clinical trials or taking new products to clinic. This programme is offered by Hull York Medical School.
  • MSc
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Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice
Learn how to make a difference by developing, delivering and evaluating care that facilitates best practice in palliative care and care for people living with long-term and life-limiting conditions. This programme is offered by Hull York Medical School and delivered 100% online. Modules also available as standalone CPD.
  • Postgraduate Certificate
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Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice
Learn how to make a difference by developing, delivering and evaluating care that facilitates best practice in palliative care and care for people living with long-term and life-limiting conditions. This programme is offered by Hull York Medical School and delivered 100% online. Modules also available as standalone CPD.
  • MSc
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Clinical Anatomy
Develop a deep understanding of the clinical anatomy of the human body, alongside developing the skills to deliver exceptional teaching, assessment, course design and educational research ¿ so you can inspire and lead in your area of clinical practice. This programme is offered by Hull York Medical School.
  • MSc
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Pharmacology and Education
Immerse yourself in the clinical, basic science and industrial aspects of pharmacology, alongside developing the skills to deliver exceptional teaching, assessment, course design and educational research ¿ so you can inspire and lead in pharmacology education. This programme is offered by Hull York Medical School.
  • MSc
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Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice

Please note: Applications to this programme will close on 5th September 2025

  • Postgraduate Diploma
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Criminology
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Social and Public Policy
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Education
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Public Administration - Public Policy and Management

This part-time Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.

  • MPA
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Public Administration - International Development

This part-time Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.

  • MPA
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Leadership in Criminal Justice
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Public Policy and Management
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Education Policy
  • Master of Public Policy
  • 1 year full-time
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Global Public Policy and International Business
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Public Sector Management

This part-time Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.

  • Master of Business Administration
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Global Public Health Policy
  • Master of Public Policy
  • 1 year full-time
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Public Administration - Social and Public Policy

This part-time Masters degree is delivered entirely online. With six starts per year and a flexible course structure, it is designed with busy working professionals in mind. The deadline for applications will be three weeks before your desired start date.

  • MPA
  • 2 years part-time online-learning
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Human-Centred Interactive Technologies
This innovative course provides a range of practical skills in user-centred research methods, and teaches the principles underpinning the design and evaluation of user experiences (UX) with interactive technologies.
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Master of Public Health
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Education (Mental Health and Wellbeing)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Neuroscience of Mental Health
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Digital Media and Culture
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Conservation of Historic Buildings

This programme is accredited by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.

  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2-3 years part-time
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Digital Heritage
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2-3 years part-time
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Early Prehistory and Human Origins
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2-3 years part-time
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Data Science (Artificial Intelligence and Statistics)
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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History of Art (Art Curating)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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History of Art
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Psychology of Mental Health
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Global Climate Challenges
  • Master of Science
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Masters of Public Administration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Political & Legal Philosophy
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Applied Human Rights
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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History of Art (Fashion History)
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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International Humanitarian Affairs
  • MSc
  • 2 years part-time distance-learning
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Early Prehistory and Human Origins
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2-3 years part-time
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Stained Glass Conservation & Heritage Management
  • MA
  • 2 years full-time
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Masters of Public Administration - International Development
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Literature of the Romantic Period 1775-1832
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Applied Ethics and Governance of Data Privacy
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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Data Science
  • MSc
  • 1 year full-time
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
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Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
  • MA
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
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History of Art (British Art)
  • MA
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