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40 Master's degrees offered by the university
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.

International Relations
Take on global challenges in the 21st century – interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about the future with the International Relations programme from University of Kent.
Economics
Our MSc in Economics provides you with valuable skills and knowledge, enhancing your career prospects and enabling you to make a real difference to the workplace and the world around it.
Community Care
The Community Care programme from University of Kent offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.

Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
Examine how cognitive psychological, neuropsychological, neurobiological and computer science approaches can be combined to understand how the human mind/brain solves a variety of complex problems, such as recognising objects, remembering previous experiences, reading, speaking and reasoning with this Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology programme from University of Kent.
International Relations with International Law
Develop a unique appreciation of 21st century challenges by integrating political and legal perspectives. Deepen your understanding of critical issues, including the ethics and conduct of armed conflict, human rights under authoritarian regimes, and interstate negotiations on issues like trade, climate change, and peace.
International Public Policy (2-Year Master's)
Gain an advanced understanding of social policy in developed and developing countries.
Psychology (Research)
Research conducted under this Psychology (Research) programme from University of Kent heading can be in any area of our expertise including Developmental Psychology, Organisational Psychology and Political Psychology.
Political and Social Thought
The School of Politics and International Relations has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. The vibrant research culture of the Political and Social Thought programme at University of Kent attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline.

Finance and Economics
The Finance and Economics course at University of Kent has been designed alongside industry experts to create the finance professionals needed to make important decisions and drive growth in a rapidly developing sector.
Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities
The Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities programme from University of Kent offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability, community care and autism leading to higher degrees. The Centre has a strong track record of attracting research studentship funding.
Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (Clinical Practice)
Whether you would like to advance your professional development, become a researcher, advance your understanding in intellectual disabilities and autism or engage in clinical practice within this field, this course is for you. Students can complete the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism programme via distance learning or campus based.

Psychology Conversion
If you find yourself with a passion for better understanding human behaviour but didn't take a degree in Psychology, this Psychology Conversion programme at University of Kent is for you.
Social Work (Step Up to Social Work)
Step up to social work is an intensive, 14-month, full-time programme run by the Department for Education. If you want to become a social worker but do not have a degree in social work, you can train through this programme.
Law (International Law with International Relations)
The Law (International Law with International Relations) programme at University of Kent allows you to broaden and deepen your knowledge and understanding of law by specialising in one or more different areas.
Organisational and Business Psychology
The Organisational and Business Psychology programme from University of Kent will develop your understanding of the contextual forces within organisations and the role of organisational psychology, including political, environmental, technical, social and legal.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities programme from University of Kent offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.
English and American Literature
Immerse yourself in your chosen topics and create a bespoke course that suits your interests with the English and American Literature programme from University of Kent.
American Studies
The American Studies programme at University of Kent dates back to 1973 and, over the last few decades, has developed a strong research culture; this matches the commitment of the University to interdisciplinary study as well as the mandate of American Studies to explore the American experience in ground-breaking ways.