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58 Master's degrees offered by the university

English Language and Linguistics
The English Language and Linguistics programme of the University of Glasgow is in the top 40 of the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject, for English Language & Literature.

Applied Linguistics
The Applied Linguistics programme of the University of Glasgow focuses on how linguistic research can help solve language-related problems in professional practice and public life.

Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art)
The Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art) programme at the University of Glasgow is aimed at graduates wishing to develop a curatorial career within the field of contemporary visual arts. It enables you to pursue independent and self-directed working, and to lay the practical, intellectual and professional foundations for working in future curatorial roles or contexts.

Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature programme of the University of Glasgow offers interdisciplinary study across linguistic cultures as well as academic fields. Benefitting from a strong and diverse School of Modern Languages and Cultures, you will be able to take courses in the comparative study of literatures, film, visual arts, or societies of two or more language areas

Celtic Studies
This is an interdisciplinary Celtic Studies from University of Glasgow programme specialising in the languages, literatures, history and archaeology of the Celtic-speaking peoples across the whole span of the Middle Ages from the 6th - 16th centuries.

Theology and Religious Studies
Research in the Theology and Religious Studies programme of the University of Glasgow encompasses a wide range of traditions, methods and perspectives and has been an ever-present part of the mission of the University since its foundation in 1451.

Interdisciplinary Studies
At the University of Glasgow’s rural campus in Dumfries, the Interdisciplinary Studies programme provides a friendly and focused learning environment with a high level of access to research supervision, and excellent study resources.

Philosophy
The Philosophy programme at the University of Glasgow is thriving. Our vibrant research environment includes an active community of postgraduate students and engaged staff who are internationally recognised for their contributions to a wide range of philosophical debates.

Religion and Global Challenges
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.

Modern History
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.

English Literature - Modernities - Literature, Culture, Theory
Guided by a team of internationally recognised experts, in the English Literature - Modernities - Literature, Culture, Theory programme of the University of Glasgow you will investigate the key texts and concepts that shape our understanding of literature and culture across a period of radical change from 1880 to the present.

Children's Literature and Literacies
The Children's Literature and Literacies programme at the University of Glasgow is the first programme in Scotland dedicated to children’s and young adult’s literature as a primary resource and a field of academic study. You will develop a specialisation that is highly valued in professions such as education, library services and children’s media.

Book and Paper Conservation
This two-year Masters brings together skills training, research, professional practice and applied science. The programme has core common courses and courses tailored to your elected specialism in either Book and Archival Materials Conservation or Paper Conservation.

Philosophy of Mind and Psychology
The interdisciplinary Philosophy of Mind and Psychology programme of the University of Glasgow is ideal for students interested in studying the mind from a philosophical and psychological perspective. Our affiliation with the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience and our research strengths make this programme especially attractive to students interested in issues relating to perception.

Philosophy of Mind and Psychology (Conversion)
This interdisciplinary programme is ideal for students interested in studying the mind from a philosophical and psychological perspective. A key strength of this programme is its blend of courses from both philosophy and psychology, while maintaining in-depth training in analytic philosophy.

English Literature - Fantasy
Are you curious as to why the fantastic can be found all around us in the 21st century, from videogames and films to poetry, television, novel series, and so-called 'mainstream' fiction? The English Literature - Fantasy programme of the University of Glasgow allows you to engage with one of the most vibrant literary genres of the last two centuries - and a major cultural phenomenon of our time.

Scottish History
The Scottish History programme of the University of Glasgow offers courses in social, political, religious, military and cultural history of Scotland from the medieval period through to the 20th century. The course focuses on Gaelic Scotland, Scotland’s place in the British Isles and Europe, and on urban Scotland.

Ministry, Theology and Practice
The Ministry, Theology and Practice programme at the University of Glasgow is intended for pastoral professionals (not necessarily ordained), to develop and enhance their abilities in congregational ministry, culturally relevant hermeneutics and preaching, creative approaches to ministry, and freedom of inquiry in theological doctrine.

Medieval History
The Medieval History programme of the University of Glasgow offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught be leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives.

Children's Literature, Media and Culture
The unique, two-year Children's Literature, Media and Culture programme at the University of Glasgow provides an interdisciplinary study of the interaction between children, texts and media, along with the opportunity to study and live in at least two European countries.