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84 Master's degrees offered by the university

Sociology
In the Sociology programme from University of Essex you will explore some of the most important and significant debates in contemporary social theory, learning to think analytically about theoretical questions.

Criminology
The Criminology programme from University of Essex provides you with a strong grounding in the key theories, understandings and issues covered by cutting-edge criminology.

Management and Organisational Dynamics
The Management and Organisational Dynamics programme from University of Essex aims to equip you with powerful tools to support your development as a future leader, manager, organisational consultant, researcher or executive coach.

Economics of Business and Management
The MSc Economics of Business and Management at the University of Essex combines advanced training in economic analysis and decision-making with a flexible capstone project tailored to your career goals.

Childhood Studies
The Childhood Studies degree from University of Essex offers a unique psychosocial focus, seeking to understand not only the outer social experience of children but also their complex inner, emotional worlds.

Migration Studies
The Migration Studies programme from University of Essex uniquely explores the study of migration through a sociological perspective, investigating how these challenges shape policy agendas with particular attention to issues surrounding social integration, rights and multiculturalism.

Social Policy
The Social Policy degree from University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of social contexts.

International Development
The International Development programme from University of Essex explores the most pressing issues in international development throughout a range of social scientific standpoints.

International Relations
The International Relations programme froms University of Essex offers excellent preparation for PhD research in this field, covering all aspects of international relations with additional training in research design and research methods.

Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security
The Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security programme from University of Essex provides you with a strong grounding in the key theories, understandings and issues relating to organised crime and terrorism.

Political Economy
If you are interested in how institutions shape the behaviour of political actors and how political decisions influence markets and vice versa, then you will profit from the Political Economy programme from University of Essex.

Economics with Public Policy
In the Economics with Public Policy degree from University of Essex, you'll build an in-depth understanding of the key areas of economics and all aspects of public policy through studying topics such as: the foundations of public policy, microeconomics and econometrics methods and evaluating public policy.

Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security
The Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security degree from University of Essex provides you with a strong grounding in the key theories, understandings and issues relating to organised crime and terrorism.

Financial Technology (Economics)
The Financial Technology (Economics) degree delivered by University of Essex takes a multi-disciplinary perspective that combines economics, computer science and business theory to explore the theory and methods of this growth area.

Political Psychology
If you want to be at the cutting edge of political science, investigating how the personal becomes societal and the inner-most thoughts of an individual shape national and global politics the Political Psychology degree offered by University of Essex is for you.

Politics, Communications and Data Analytics
Through the Politics, Communications and Data Analytics degree from University of Essex, you will learn the appropriate research methods to grasp cutting-edge international debates in media and politics, gain research skills and investigate the complex world of media, politics and data in various contexts including the Global South.

Psychology
Psychology programme at the University of Essex allows you to work one-on-one with one of our expert staff members and focus your attention on designing, conducting, and writing up innovative psychological studies.

Conflict Resolution
The Conflict Resolution degree from University of Essex helps you understand the evolving field of conflict resolution, exploring the causes and effects of destructive conflict across the world, and scrutinising the theory and practice of how it can be managed peacefully.

Political Psychology
If you want to be at the cutting edge of political science, investigating how the personal becomes societal and the inner-most thoughts of an individual shape national and global politics the Political Psychology degree from the University of Essex is for you.

Management (Social Economy)
The Management (Social Economy) course delivered by University of Essex will introduce you to the main theories and strategic perspectives associated with the ‘social economy', those organisations that promote values of sustainability, inclusivity, and equality as part of their core mission.