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40 Master's degrees offered by the university

English Literature - Literature and Society - Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian
The English Literature - Literature and Society - Enlightenment, Romantic and Victorian programme offered by The University of Edinburgh gives you the opportunity to engage with a range of topics in literary study, centred on the literary history of England, Scotland and Ireland in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Developmental Linguistics
The Developmental Linguistics programme offered by The University of Edinburgh will develop your understanding of how language knowledge is acquired and how it changes as people acquire or lose language at various points in their life.

Epistemology, Ethics and Mind (Online Learning)
The Epistemology, Ethics and Mind (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh offers you a thorough grounding in contemporary philosophical research.
Theology in History
This flexible programme in Theology in History from The University of Edinburgh looks at the Christian past from a variety of perspectives – theological, philosophical and historical – and provides options for special study of themes from the early church to modern times.
Biblical Studies
The Biblical Studies programme from The University of Edinburgh is for students who wish to develop expertise in biblical studies, including those who want to prepare for a PhD. Its emphasis is on adding depth and breadth to expertise in biblical languages.

Evolution of Language and Cognition
The Evolution of Language and Cognition programme offered by The University of Edinburgh focuses on a treatment of language as a dynamic evolving system, bringing together origins, acquisition and change.

History (Online Learning)
This History (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh allows you to take advantage of the remarkable range of historical expertise available at the University of Edinburgh.
Religion and Literature
This Religion and Literature programme from The University of Edinburgh draws on the strengths of one of the most distinguished centres of religious and theological studies in the country. It offers deep and broad study of the relationship between all genres of literature and religious traditions, history, thought and practice.
Ancient History
Study ancient history at an advanced level and develop your interest in the ancient world, whilst receiving excellent preparation for further graduate research with this Ancient History programme at The University of Edinburgh.
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies programme at The University of Edinburgh provides the opportunity to study a variety of religious traditions, in combination with advanced learning in the theory and method of the study of religion.
Science and Religion
The dedicated programme in Science and Religion from The University of Edinburgh is intended for students who wish to engage in the advanced interdisciplinary study of science and religion, including those who wish to prepare for PhD work.

Creative Writing
Based in the first UNESCO World City of Literature, the Creative Writing programme at The University of Edinburgh is tailored towards your practice in either fiction or poetry.

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
On the Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies programme offered by The University of Edinburgh, you will gain an advanced, interdisciplinary understanding of the history, modern politics, society and culture of the Islamic Middle East, and explore the paradigms behind the various disciplines within this field.

Philosophy
The Philosophy programme from The University of Edinburgh offers you an excellent opportunity to enhance your learning and join a large, vibrant and supportive postgraduate community.
Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning)
The Philosophy, Science and Religion (Online Learning) programme offered by The University of Edinburgh brings together leaders in the fields of philosophy, science and theology, based both in Edinburgh and across the world.
Language and Intercultural Communication
The Language and Intercultural Communication programme from The University of Edinburgh is interdisciplinary degree programme that aims to provide a pedagogically grounded and practical understanding of issues surrounding the study of language and intercultural communication.

Applied Linguistics
This programme in Applied Linguistics from The University of Edinburgh offers a linguistic perspective on real-world problems of language in use, with a strong emphasis on developing skills and knowledge that can be applied in a wide range of professional settings.

English Language
The English Language programme offered by The University of Edinburgh will be taught by world-leading experts who will give you a detailed awareness of the ways in which English is used in Britain and around the world.

Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics
The Data and Artificial Intelligence Ethics course at The University of Edinburgh responds to the urgent demand for interdisciplinary expertise in the ethical design, use and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and other data-intensive technologies.

Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning)
The Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics) (Online Learning) course from The University of Edinburgh provides you with the opportunity to explore the human past, from early prehistory to late antiquity through a diverse range of courses and independent research.