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21 Master's degrees offered by the university
Early Modern History
The Master Programme in Early Modern History at Uppsala University will increase your appreciation and understanding of the late Medieval and Early Modern worldand give you the theoretical and research skills needed to conduct independent historical research.
German
In the German program from Uppsala University you can study various aspects of the German language, such as linguistics, literature and philology. German is spoken by about 100 million people in Europe and is therefore one of the most important language in the EU.
Global Environmental History
Global Environmental History programme at Uppsala University is intended to give you advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge of social scientific and humanistic analyses of relationships between man and nature.
Humanities - Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
The Master Programme in the Humanities - Classical Archaeology and Ancient History offered at Uppsala University, gives you a broad education in the history, archaeology, art, religion and philosophy of the Ancient World. You will learn to analyse historical processes and phenomena through fascinating source material.
Humanities - Aesthetics
The academic discipline known as Humanities - Aesthetics, offered at the Uppsala University, explores a wide spectrum of questions ranging from the role of art in society, the nature and significance of beauty, the foundations of art criticism, and more.
Humanities - Gender Studies
The academic discipline known as Humanities - Gender Studies, offered at the Uppsala University, explores a wide spectrum of questions ranging from the role of art in society, the nature and significance of beauty, the foundations of art criticism, and more.
English - English Literature
In the Master Programme in English - English Literature at Uppsala University you will study English literature in relation to such fields as transnationalism and migration studies, colonial and postcolonial identities, media and book history, the environmental and digital humanities, and cultural theory.
Turkic Languages
In the Turkic Languages program from Uppsala University you can study various aspects of the Turkish languages, spoken by over 120 million people, such as linguistics, literature and philology.
Religion in Peace and Conflict
The Master Programme in Religion in Peace and Conflict offered by Uppsala University provides you with a set of methodological tools in order to be able to identify and analyse contested issues both independently and critically.
Humanities - Egyptology
The academic discipline known as Humanities - Egyptology, offered at the Uppsala University, explores a wide spectrum of questions ranging from the role of art in society, the nature and significance of beauty, the foundations of art criticism, and more.
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Holocaust and Genocide Studies programme at Uppsala University is a dynamic field of research and education of the highest international relevance. The goal of this Master of Arts from Uppsala University is to give you the ability to understand and analyse independently the phenomenon of genocide, and episodes of genocidal violence in their historical and cultural contexts.
English - American Literature and Culture
In the Master Programme in English - American Literature and Culture at Uppsala University, you will study American literature in relation to such fields as transnationalism and migration studies, the risk humanities, critical finance studies, the environmental and energy humanities, and black studies.
General Linguistics
In the General Linguistics program from Uppsala University you will mainly focus on what is common to human languages and to general questions about how languages should be analyzed and described.
Egyptology
The Egyptology program from Uppsala University is for those interested in combining texts, art and material remains in the exploration of Ancient Egypt. Academic writing is trained continuously, preparing you for a range of situations where complex problems are analysed.
Russian and Eurasian Studies
The Russian and Eurasian Studies program from Uppsala University offers a unique opportunity to study Russia and the post-Soviet region while learning Russian through intensive language courses.
Language Technology
The Master Programme in Language Technology at Uppsala University will teach you how to make computers perform useful and interesting tasks involving human language. You are eligible for the programme if you have a background in linguistics, language studies, and/or computer science.
Humanities - Philosophy
The Humanities - Philosophy Master Programme at Uppsala University aims to provide a set of tools for thinking precisely about issues and problems in a variety of domains, from questions about the fundamental nature of the world around us to ideas about how we ought to live our lives.
English - English Linguistics
In the English - English Linguistics Master Programme at Uppsala University you will learn about the history and development of the English language from its earliest days up to the present, including the spread of the language around the world, leading to its unique global status.
Modern History
The Master Programme in Modern History at Uppsala University will provide you with knowledge of, and insight into, the modern world. The focus is on Europe but the programme also pays attention to other parts of the world. We offer a broad understanding of modern times coupled with a strong emphasis on research skills.
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
Much of what we take for granted today has its origin in the classical cultures around the Mediterranean. The Master's Programme in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History at Uppsala University gives you a broad education in the history, archaeology, art, religion and philosophy of the ancient world.