- Home
- Programmes
- Social Sciences
- Bangor University
25 Master's degrees offered by the university

English Literature
On the English Literature course from Bangor University you will study both canonical and less well-known texts from over a thousand years of English literary history, within a close-knit community of like-minded students from across the world.
International Incorporated Master in Psychology MSc
This International Incorporated Master in Psychology MSc course from Bangor University International College offers you an alternative route to a masters in Psychology at Bangor University. With this course you’ll develop your English language skills, critical thinking while developing your knowledge in the field of Psychology.

Welsh - Language and Literature
Our MA in Welsh - Language and Literature (MA Cymraeg: Iaith a Llenyddiaeth) at Bangor University offers you an exciting opportunity to study various aspects of the language and its literature through the medium of Welsh or English – from the early heroic poetry of Aneirin to 21st-century literature in translation.

Applied Behaviour Analysis
This Applied Behaviour Analysis programme at Bangor University is aimed at those wishing to specialise in practical applications of behaviour analysis including positive behaviour support and behaviour analysis in education.

Global Heritage
The Global Heritage programme at Bangor University explores and evaluates national and international measures and mechanisms that seek to manage and protect tangible and intangible heritage.

Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Policy, Social Sciences
This Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Policy, Social Sciences is a one year research programme, undertaken entirely by research on a topic proposed by the candidate and approved by the Bangor University.

Performance Psychology
Do you often wonder why performance breaks down under pressure or how do I get the best out of my team? This online distance learning Performance Psychology degree from Bangor University, is aimed at anyone who has an interest in performance psychology.

Broadband and Optical Communications
The Broadband and Optical Communications programme offered by the Bangor University aims to give suitable graduates an in-depth understanding of the technology, and the drivers for the technology, in the area of Broadband and mobile communications. The course will also provide exposure to current research activity in the field.

Psychology
The Psychology course at Bangor University has been developed for those interested in developing their knowledge and ability in Psychology in general.

Sociology
This Sociology degree from Bangor University, is intended for students with a general interest in sociology who wish to update, extend and deepen their knowledge and understand current developments in the field.

Criminology and Sociology
The Criminology and Sociology course offered at the Bangor University combines the schools’ expertise in criminology and sociology and explores the sociological context of issues in criminology.

Law and Criminology
The Law and Criminology course from the Bangor University provides the opportunity to study legal structures and application at the same time as learning criminological theories, policing and conflict. It builds on criminological and legal skills and knowledge so as to provide specialist training in criminological, criminal justice and legal research.

Geography
The Geography course from Bangor University is a one-year full-time research programme that differs from a taught Masters programme by placing more emphasis on research, and by being examined much more like a PhD, by viva voce (oral) examination, rather than by grading of coursework and dissertation.

Ageing and Dementia Studies
The Ageing and Dementia Studies programme offered at Bangor University will provide a dedicated route for high calibre students who (may have a specific research aim in mind and) are ready to carry out independent research leading to PhD level study.

Criminology and Law
The MA Criminology and Law at Bangor University will provide students with postgraduate level knowledge and skills in the interdisciplinary area of criminology and law. It builds on criminological and legal skills and knowledge so as to provide specialist training in criminological, criminal justice and legal research.

Social Policy
This Social Policy programme at Bangor University will have students look at topics that investigate social theories, issues, and research methods relevant to social policy and sociology. Ethical dimensions of social policies will be highlighted, and specialist research training provided.

Sport and Exercise Psychology
The School is proud to have been the first to gain BPS postgraduate professional training accreditation for this MSc programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Bangor University.

Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice course offered at Bangor University was one of the first to take an internationally comparative perspective across a broad range of criminology and criminal justice issues.

Dementia Studies
Students on the Dementia Studies programme offered by the Bangor University will benefit from studying in a School of Healthcare Sciences that is highly ranked for its research in general and in particular for its research into people living with Dementia.

Health Economics
The Health Economics programme offered at Bangor University will provide a dedicated route for high calibre students who (may have a specific research aim in mind and) are ready to carry out independent research leading to PhD level study.