74 Master's degrees in General Studies in Europe

Law - General Legal Studies
The Law - General Legal Studies programme taught at University of Bristol offers you the widest range of choice across our specialist LLM programme portfolio. This programme is most suited to those wishing to design a bespoke programme, tailored to your specific interests.

Philosophy in Practice
The master's programme in Philosophy in Practice from University of Tartu is designed to equip graduates with the skills to address the philosophical questions that lie at the root of the challenges of our age.
Catholic Theology (Distance Learning)
Durham University offers a part-time MA in Catholic Theology (Distance Learning) designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholic theology. This programme spans 2 to 3 years and allows students to study flexibly online, commencing in September 2026. Engage with a rich curriculum while connecting with a global community of scholars.

Pre-Master's Programme - Life Sciences
This Pre-Master's Programme - Life Sciences from OnCampus London is designed to prepare international students for postgraduate study at the Birkbeck, University of London.
Global and Area Studies
The MPhil in Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford draws on the multidisciplinary and area expertise of OSGA's seven regional centres, to deliver an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme, which addresses contemporary global challenges through developing innovative multidisciplinary approaches.
Pre Master
The Pre Master course from New European College is designed as a preparatory semester for students who wish to enter into NEC's Master programs but did not first complete a Bachelor in a business-related field or do not fulfill the English language requirement.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
The MSt in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Oxford is a nine-month, interdisciplinary course designed to equip you with the critical and research tools needed for women's studies in the humanities.

English Literature (Online) (Part-time)
English Literature (Online) (Part-time) MA programme from Northumbria University means you have access to a wide range of resources, staff experience and scheduled online classes, while working from wherever you are in the world.

Comparative Literary Studies
In the Comparative Literary Studies programme at Utrecht University is designed for students with strong analytical skills and a desire to deepen their understanding of literature as a global, multilingual, and politically engaged practice.
Theology and Religion
Durham University offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Theology and Religion, designed for full-time students over one year or part-time over two years. This programme provides an in-depth exploration of theological and religious studies, enhancing your understanding of their influence on human thought and actions throughout history.
Ancient Literature and Thought
Explore a wide range of Greek and/or Latin texts on the Ancient Literature and Thought MA. The Classics and Ancient History department at the University of Warwick will provide you with an intensive introduction to literary theory through an interdisciplinary approach.
History of Ideas
Birkbeck, University of London offers a Master of Research (MRes) in History of Ideas. This programme is available for full-time or part-time attendance and is designed for those who wish to delve deeply into historical research. The course spans one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students, starting in October 2026.
Social Anthropology
Social anthropology considers people, through and through, as social beings. Everything that all of us do, in whatever society or culture at whatever period of history, rests on assumptions, which usually are not stated but which are largely shared with our particular neighbours, kin, friends, or colleagues. The Social Anthropology course is offered by the University of Oxford.
Gender and Sexuality
Gender and Sexuality from Birkbeck, University of London is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation of 60,000 to 100,000 words.
Continental Philosophy
Join the distinctive Continental Philosophy MA at University of Warwick. The Philosophy department offers a broad range of topics within the field of continental (Post-Kantian) philosophy. Discover expertise in 19th and 20th century continental philosophy and receive specialist guidance.
Analytic Philosophy
The Analytic Philosophy programme from University of Barcelona is mainly intended for students who want to pursue advanced research in theoretical and practical philosophical considerations from an analytical perspective.
Philosophy of Knowledge
The Philosophy of Knowledge MA programme at Leiden University is your opportunity to investigate the connections between philosophy and science in historical perspective.
Philosophical Counselling and Consultancy
At present, there are few programs of this type in the world, and this Philosophical Counselling and Consultancy from West University of Timisoara is the only taught in English in Europe.
Religious Studies
Goldsmiths, University of London is an exciting space for Religious Studies postgraduates, with numerous international speakers passing through, a huge range of interdisciplinary seminars and reading groups and a very open and warm environment for the exchange of ideas.

Humanities Research Degree
With internationally renowned researchers, state-of-the-art facilities, a passion for interdisciplinary working and a focus on real-world impact, the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities has a lot to offer research students within the Humanities Research Degree MPhil/PhD programme offered at De Montfort University.