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79 Master's degrees offered by the university
Politics (Political Theory)
The Politics (Political Theory) at the University of Oxford is an advanced two-year postgraduate degree, which provides training in research techniques and methodology and enables you to acquire substantive knowledge in this sub-area of the discipline. It is also suitable if you wish to later embark upon doctoral research.
Celtic Studies
The MPhil in Celtic Studies at the University of Oxford is a two-year, full-time programme designed for those interested in the history, languages, and cultures of Celtic-speaking communities. This degree, which can accommodate students without prior Celtic knowledge, emphasises language study and culminates in a dissertation based on selected topics.
Classical Archaeology
The MPhil in Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford is designed for those interested in continuing to a doctorate in Classical archaeology, and for those with experience in other areas of classical studies wishing to develop an understanding of the material culture.
Contemporary Chinese Studies
The Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford is a three-term, twelve-month course offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies designed to provide high quality graduate research training with an emphasis on an appreciation of research methods and on deepening your understanding of contemporary China.
Medical Anthropology
This one-year Medical Anthropology course at the University of Oxford offers a coordinated learning programme in both social and biological anthropological approaches to health and illness.
Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
The Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation from the University of Oxford emphasises research methods for evaluating interventions and policies, as well as the advanced study of evidence-based practice and policy in relation to, for example, children and families, poverty and inequality, mental health, refugees, drug use, violence and injury prevention, and offending.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Research)
The MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Research) from University of Oxford guides students through the process of developing and implementing an independent research project in their own clinical setting.
Global and Area Studies
The MPhil in Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford draws on the multidisciplinary and area expertise of OSGA's seven regional centres, to deliver an innovative Comparative Area Studies programme, which addresses contemporary global challenges through developing innovative multidisciplinary approaches.
Archaeology
The MSc in Archaeology at the University of Oxford provides an opportunity for students to build on their knowledge from undergraduate studies and to specialise in a particular area of archaeology, while also offering an excellent foundation for those wishing to continue towards research at doctoral level. It also offers transferable skills which are beneficial to a range of professional roles.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
The MSt in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Oxford is a nine-month, interdisciplinary course designed to equip you with the critical and research tools needed for women's studies in the humanities.
Modern South Asian Studies
The Modern South Asian Studies, taught master's course, offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies from the University of Oxford. You will study this important region, with its rich history and its complex present-day societies, via an intensive language route or a non-language route, culminating in a thesis.
Social Anthropology
Social anthropology considers people, through and through, as social beings. Everything that all of us do, in whatever society or culture at whatever period of history, rests on assumptions, which usually are not stated but which are largely shared with our particular neighbours, kin, friends, or colleagues. The Social Anthropology course is offered by the University of Oxford.
Traditional East Asia
The Traditional East Asia from the University of Oxford it will appeal to students wishing to develop an intimate knowledge of the region for academic purposes or as preparation for careers in museology, libraries, journalism, diplomacy, international banking, business, law, government service, secondary education or non-governmental organisations.
Politics (European Politics and Society)
The Politics (European Politics and Society) at the University of Oxford is an advanced two-year graduate degree which provides training in research techniques and methodology and enables you to acquire substantive knowledge in this sub-area of the discipline. It is also suitable if you later wish to embark upon doctoral research.
Modern South Asian Studies
The Modern South Asian Studies offered at the University of Oxford is a taught master's course, offered jointly by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) and the Faculty of Oriental Studies. You will study this important region, with its rich history and its complex present-day societies, from a number of disciplinary and analytical perspectives, culminating in a thesis.
Yiddish Studies
The Yiddish Studies from the University of Oxford is designed to enhance the linguistic proficiency, academic competence, and cultural literacy of aspiring scholars, instructors and educators in the field of Yiddish language and literature.
Applied Landscape Archaeology
The Applied Landscape Archaeology course at the University of Oxford is concerned with the theories and methods of landscape archaeology. The course is intended for those with a degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) or an advanced diploma in archaeology or a related subject.
English and American Studies
The English and American Studies offered at the University of Oxford is designed to serve both as an autonomous degree for students wishing to pursue more advanced studies in English literature, and as a solid foundation for doctoral research.
Latin American Studies
This Latin American Studies programme at the University of Oxford spans three academic terms and is intended to provide an interdisciplinary understanding of the main developments in Latin America from c. 1900 to the present.
Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology
The Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology from the University of Oxford consists of a structured programme of lectures, classes, and tutorials from October to June, followed by individual study and the writing of a dissertation over the summer.