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72 Master's degrees offered by the university
Theology
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Theology degree at the University of Oxford offers more extensive study of a particular field of theology at an advanced level, with rigorous training in relevant research methods and a period of scholarly research and writing.
Economic and Social History
This one-year Economic and Social History specialist course at the University of Oxford offers a unique framework for research training in economic and social history. It offers a wide range of options and allows you to specialise in economic and/or social history, or historical demography, although the boundaries between these areas are deliberately permeable.
Modern Languages
The Modern Languages at the University of Oxford is designed to allow those who have a high level of attainment in a foreign language, and have studied literature to a degree level, to undertake more advanced work. The MSt in Modern Languages is suitable both for candidates wishing to proceed to a research degree and for those who wish to spend only one year at Oxford.
English (1700-1830)
The English (1700-1830) programme from the University of Oxford is designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research.
History of Science, Medicine and Technology
This two-year programme in History of Science, Medicine and Technology at the University of Oxford offers a range of options drawing on the expertise of Oxford large community of scholars working in the history of science, medicine and technology.
Cuneiform Studies
This Cuneiform Studies from the University of Oxford is designed to function as a self-contained course in its own right that will provide a satisfying and advanced study of the languages, culture and history of ancient Mesopotamia. It is also intended to take you to the point where you can consider embarking on doctoral research in cuneiform studies (in Akkadian and/or Sumerian).
Applied Theology
The Applied Theology course at the University of Oxford is designed to enable theological reflection upon experience in pastoral practice in the context of ministry in the Church. It may be taken if you hold a pastoral appointment at present, or if you are able to include a period of approved pastoral experience in your course of study on the MTh.
English (1830-1914)
The English (1830-1914) programme from the University of Oxford is designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research.
Buddhist Studies
This two-year degree in Buddhist Studies offered at the University of Oxford aims to give you a comprehensive training in one of the main Buddhist canonical languages, along with in-depth explorations of Buddhist history, philosophy, and literature. You will choose to specialise in Sanskrit, Classical Tibetan, or Classical Chinese, and may select another of these languages as an optional subject.
Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
This Refugee and Forced Migration Studies nine-month master’s degree at the University of Oxford places forced migration in an academic framework, preparing you for doctoral study or for work relevant to human rights, refugees, and migration.
Study of Religions
This Study of Religions course at the University of Oxford offers an intensive training in research in the study of religions. It enables students to study two major religions, and to explore the nature of religion itself, at an advanced level.
Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
This Late Antique and Byzantine Studies course at the University of Oxford has been devised as a multi-purpose introduction to the Roman world in Late Antiquity, to Byzantium, the medieval successor of the East Roman Empire, and to neighbouring peoples and their cultures.
Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics
The Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics course at the University of Oxford is a nine-month taught course offering a range of options for those seeking a graduate qualification in language studies and wishing to specialise in general linguistics (including phonetics but not applied linguistics), in historical and comparative linguistics, or in the linguistics of a specific language.
Study of Religion
This Study of Religion course at the University of Oxford offers an intensive training in research in the study of religions. It enables you to study two major religions, and to explore the nature of religion itself, at an advanced level.
Bible Interpretation
This Bible Interpretation course at University of Oxford is intended to give you experience in reading a range of primary exegetical texts in Classical Hebrew, Aramaic and Syriac; help you develop research methodologies through the writing of a dissertation; and to provide you with a solid basis in the subject area if you are considering to going on to do original research.
English (650-1550)
The English (650-1550) programme from the University of Oxford is designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research.
Islamic Art and Architecture
The MSt in Islamic Art and Architecture at the University of Oxford is a one-year degree that aims to provide tailor-made courses in order to train you for research on the history of Islamic art and architecture (to circa 1900).
Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition course offered at the University of Oxford is a popular course which will introduce you to the key issues within the field of applied linguistics with a focus on topics relating to second language learning.
Practical Ethics
The MSt in Practical Ethics at the University of Oxford offers high quality training in practical ethics through flexible, part-time learning.
Medieval Studies
This nine-month interdisciplinary programme in Medieval Studies at the University of Oxford is aimed at students who wish to follow courses in more than one discipline in medieval studies and who are keen to extend their skills. The degree is supported by several faculties within the Humanities Division, demonstrating the University’s tremendous wealth of scholarship in the period.