Taught Masters Degrees for professional and specialist expertise

Looking to take the next step in your career? Equip yourself with the skills and expertise to become a specialist in your field.

By studying one of our professional and specialist expertise courses, you'll not only graduate with a qualification highly-sought after by employers, but also an in-depth understanding of current thinking and industry challenges. Whether you're a recent graduate looking to specialise, or a current professional wanting to develop your qualifications, you'll be well prepared for a career across a range of sectors including Business and Management, Finance, Law, Psychology and more.

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We offer taught Masters courses covering a range of disciplines, including:

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Why study at York

Build practical skills

Develop nuanced and specialised skill sets that are relevant to the modern workplace and highly desired by employers.

International perspectives

Gain a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges of rapidly growing sectors, setting you up for a career in UK and international markets.

Interdisciplinary focus

Our courses offer modules across a range of different academic departments, giving you a breadth of knowledge across different fields.