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43 Master's degrees offered by the university
Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology
The MSc in Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology at Durham University is a one-year full-time programme designed to provide you with essential skills and knowledge for research into human remains. This unique course offers a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between biological evidence and cultural context, preparing you for a rewarding career in archaeology.
Economics
The Economics programme from Durham University will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand the complex, rapidly transforming and turbulent modern global economy.
PGCE Secondary - Geography
The PGCE Secondary - Geography at Durham University is a one-year full-time course designed to equip you with the essential skills for teaching geography to students aged 11-16. This programme leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and the recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, preparing you for a successful career in education.
International Dispute Resolution
The International Dispute Resolution program from Durham University is part of a leading centre of legal research in the UK with an equally strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. We have modern, purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities.
Finance
The Finance programme from Durham University will enable you to develop a successful foundation in finance or financial research by equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge at the highest academic standards within an exciting learning environment.
Behavioural Economics
The Behavioural Economics course from Durham University examines how elements of behavioural psychology can be applied to economics to understand how people make economic decisions and how these decisions may differ from those made from rational choices.
English Literary Studies
The English Literary Studies MA course at Durham University offers choice, flexibility and the opportunity to specialise. You can learn from the rich variety of research expertise in the Department and you also have the chance to concentrate on a particular area of literary study.
Social and Economic History (Research Methods)
The Social and Economic History (Research Methods) MA course offered by Durham University provides training in research methods for historical topics in any aspect of social and economic history.
Behavioural Science
The Behavioural Science MSc course offered by Durham University is aimed at UK and international students who are seeking access to cutting-edge behavioural science research, advanced training in quantitative methods, and instruction in the application of behavioural science principles to everyday problems faced within the public, private, and third sectors.
Languages, Literatures, Cultures
The Languages, Literatures, Cultures MA course offered by Durham University is an exciting, unique and dynamic course that invites you to engage critically with literatures emerging from diverse literary and cultural contexts from around the world.
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
The Environmental and Natural Resource Economics programme at Durham University provides the opportunity to fully explore the economic realities of environmental challenges, whilst taking an in-depth look at the crucial issue of the management of its natural resources.
Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance
The Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance programme of Durham University prepares you for a fantastic range of progression degrees, upon completing the programme with the required grades. You will join the programme for two or three terms, depending on your academic qualifications and level of English language.
Finance (Economics and Finance)
The Finance (Economics and Finance) programme at Durham University is designed to the highest academic standards. It will extend your existing interest in this complex subject and develop your skills and knowledge so that you can transform your interests into a successful career in finance or financial research.
Intercultural Communication and Education
The Intercultural Communication and Education MA course offered by Durham University develops critical understanding of education and intercultural communication in the context of global movements of people and the internationalisation of education.
Archaeology
The Archaeology MA course offered by Durham University an be studied on a full-time and part-time basis. Through sets of specialist modules, skills-oriented classes and workshops, and dissertation research it provides the opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge in archaeology.
Master of Data Science (Social Analytics)
Durham University offers an MSc in Data Science (Social Analytics), a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This degree equips students with essential skills in data science, focusing on social analytics. It provides an interdisciplinary approach, ideal for those looking to enhance their expertise in this dynamic field.
Bioarchaeology
Studying the Bioarchaeology MSc course offered by Durham University opens the door to the latest developments in archaeological science, including human bioarchaeology and palaeopathology, stable isotope mass spectrometry, ancient DNA, and environmental archaeology.
Museum and Artefact Studies
Durham University's unique Museum and Artefact Studies MA will provide you with the high quality training relevant to a career in museums, the cultural heritage sector, and in the academic world.
Visual Culture
The Visual Culture MA course offered by Durham University is a distinctive interdisciplinary course that invites students to develop their knowledge and understanding of the visual arts and of visual culture. To study visual arts and culture is a way of paying attention to phenomena that are literally everywhere.
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
This MSc in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology at Durham University spans one year of full-time study. It offers an in-depth exploration of the scientific principles necessary for addressing sensitive human events. The programme is designed to equip students with the skills to conduct research or pursue careers in this emotive field.