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40 Master's degrees offered by the university

Forensic Psychology
The Forensic Psychology course at University of Kent offers an entire module on offender cognition, explore relapse prevention, sex offenders with learning disabilities and the socio-demographic and psychological factors that lead to behaviours in some individuals and not others.
Peace and Conflict Studies (International Joint Award)
The Peace and Conflict Studies (International Joint Award) programme from University of Kent is an exciting international and interdisciplinary two-year programme focusing on violent conflict as well as its prevention and management.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
The Medieval and Early Modern Studies programme is offered at University of Kent . We are interested in hearing from students with research proposals covering all aspects of medieval and early modern history, life and culture.
Philanthropic Studies (Distance Learning)
This Philanthropic Studies (Distance Learning) programme from University of Kent is the UK’s first Master's in Philanthropic Studies. It is an innovative online course that builds on our expertise and teaching in civil society, fundraising, philanthropy, the third sector and volunteering.
Organisational and Business Psychology
Throughout the Organisational and Business Psychology MSc/PgDip/PgCert programme from University of Kent you'll gain insights into the psychology of selection and assessment, methods and statistics, employee wellbeing, entrepreneurship and people management
Social Research Methods
The Social Research Methods MSc from University of Kent provides essential training for employment where an understanding of social research is important, as well as for further academic research in a social science discipline.
Economics and Data Science
The University of Kent offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics and Data Science, designed to be completed over two years. This full-time programme provides students with the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge in economic theory and data science methodologies, preparing them for diverse career paths.
Economics
The Economics programme from University of Kent is designed to provide an education in advanced economic theory and quantitative methods while allowing students to specialise or take options in a range of subjects that reflect the School's main areas of research expertise.
Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support
Develop a critical understanding of concepts and principles underpinning applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support. You'll gain detailed knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and experience of practice or conducting research in this field with the Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support degree at University of Kent.
Behavioural Science
The Social Psychology programme from University of Kent gives you the opportunity to sample a range of modules from our Developmental, Organisational and Political programmes as well as other modules related to social psychology.
Criminology
The Criminology programme from University of Kent was founded by the world-famous criminologist, the late Professor Jock Young. You are lectured, supervised and tutored by a team of scholars and researchers internationally renowned for their world-class teaching and publications.
International Public Policy
The International Public Policy programme from University of Kent takes a policy analytic approach to provide you with an advanced understanding of current debates, theories and concepts relevant to international social policy.
Finance and Economics with Placement
This course integrates financial management with economic theory, empowering you to influence business outcomes with informed decisions, whether in corporate finance, policymaking or financial consulting.
Advanced Child Protection (Distance Learning)
The Advanced Child Protection programme from University of Kent is a distance learning programme which runs on a part-time basis for two years. It provides practitioners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to take a child-centred approach to their practice and working life.
Comparative Politics
The Comparative Politics programme from University of Kent has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. Our vibrant research culture attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline.
International Relations
Build the skills to take on global challenges in the 21st century. From great power politics to deep seated conflicts, on climate change as much as terrorism and cyber security, the International Relations programme from University of Kent will equip you with the knowledge to interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about what the future holds.
Postcolonial Studies
The University of Kent offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Postcolonial Studies, which can be pursued full-time over one year or part-time for two years. Additionally, a PhD programme is available, with options to start in September, January, or April. This course is delivered on campus in Canterbury, providing a rich academic environment.
Socio-legal Studies
The students in the Socio-legal Studies programme from University of Kent benefit immensely from a vibrant research community, a supportive environment and many opportunities to engage critically with academic research and contemporary issues. They are immersed in a research culture which situates legal studies in its historical, social and economic context.
Professional Practice
The Professional Practice programme from University of Kent is a part-time, work-related learning programme designed for participants from private, public and third sector settings such as education, local government, public services, health and social care, human resources, administrative services, cultural industries, arts etc.
Developmental and Educational Psychology
To understand any psychological phenomenon fully you must first understand how it develops. Study the Developmental Psychology programme at University of Kent to explore the psychological processes that affect the social, emotional and cognitive development of a person during their lifetime.