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64 Master's degrees offered by the university
Music (Ethnomusicology)
The MusM in Music (Ethnomusicology) at The University of Manchester is a one-year, full-time programme that immerses students in the diverse study of global music cultures, integrating ethnomusicological theory and practice. This course is designed for those aiming for advanced research or applied careers in music and cultural studies.
Sociological Research
This Sociological Research programme offered at The University of Manchester aims to educate and train you to give you the requisite skills and knowledge to become an effective, professional sociological researcher.
International Political Economy (Standard)
The International Political Economy (Standard) course from The University of Manchester you’ll learn about pressing global issues like world poverty, gender and environmental degradation.
Political Science - Political Theory Pathway (Research Route)
Politics takes thought. By studying this Political Science - Political Theory Pathway (Research Route) programme at The University of Manchester, you'll learn how to ethically evaluate the shape of society and how it distributes rights, power and resources.
Political Science - Governance and Public Policy Pathway (Standard Route)
Study the Political Science - Governance and Public Policy Pathway (Standard Route) course from The University of Manchester and explore some of the key political science and public policy issues of the 21st century.
Visual Anthropology
The Visual Anthropology course from The University of Manchester combines is tailored to meet the needs of different levels of anthropological and film-making experience, whether you have little or no background in formal anthropology, film-production, visual methods and photography, or if you have substantial experience in one or more of these areas.
Communications and Signal Processing with Extended Research
The Communications and Signal Processing with Extended Research course from The University of Manchester delivers a thorough, methodical and wide-ranging education in communication, signal processing and microwave engineering.
Peace and Conflict Studies
This interdisciplinary MA Peace and Conflict Studies course from The University of Manchester explores the processes through which actors have attempted to define and build peace in areas affected by war and violence, particularly since the end of the Cold War
Human Resource Development (International Development)
MSc Human Resource Development (International Development) course from The University of Manchester enables you to critically understand the role of human resource development (HRD) in supporting economic and social advancement, through the improvement of public services and the education of individuals, organisations and communities.
Political Economy (Research Route)
The MA in Political Economy (Research Route) programme at The University of Manchester offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum of study in political economy.
Communications and Signal Processing
This Communications and Signal Processing course from The University of Manchester delivers a thorough, methodical and wide-ranging education in communications, signal processing, and microwave engineering.
Social Research Methods and Statistics
The MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics at The University of Manchester offers comprehensive training in advanced quantitative techniques. This full-time, one-year programme equips students with essential skills in applied statistics and data analysis, preparing them for diverse career paths in social research.
Organisational Psychology
The MSc in Organisational Psychology at The University of Manchester is a one-year, full-time programme designed for those aspiring to specialise in occupational psychology. This master's degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring a high standard of education and professional recognition.
Health Psychology
On successful completion of a BPS-accredited MSc in Health Psychology from The University of Manchester, students who hold BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership can continue to Stage 2 training to become Chartered Psychologists with the BPS and to become registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Registered Health Psychologists.
Economics
This Economics course from The University of Manchester will provide balanced and rigorous training in modern economics theories and techniques at postgraduate level.Many famous names from the world of economics have worked here at Manchester, including three Nobel Prize winners.
Economics
The Economics MA course from The University of Manchester is designed to meet the growing demand for those students who seek a degree that combines a solid training in microeconomic and macroeconomic principles with quantitative methods and research informed applied economics units.
Intercultural Communication
The MA in Intercultural Communication at The University of Manchester is a one-year, full-time programme designed to enhance your understanding of cultural dynamics and communication strategies. This degree equips you with essential skills for navigating diverse environments, blending academic rigor with practical applications in a vibrant, multicultural setting.
International Political Economy (Research)
The International Political Economy (Research) course from The University of Manchester you’ll learn about pressing global issues like world poverty, gender and environmental degradation.
Modern Languages and Cultures
The University of Manchester offers an MA in Modern Languages and Cultures, designed for completion in one year of full-time study or two years part-time. This advanced programme prepares students for further academic research and professional opportunities within diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
Business Psychology
Look into the science of how people and groups behave at work with the Business Psychology program at the Alliance Manchester Business School.