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American Studies
American Studies at Yale University promotes scholarship on the cultures and politics of the United States. We emphasize the interdisciplinary study of history and culture, national identity, and the construction of local, indigenous, borderland, and diasporic communities.

Criminology - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Criminology - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.
Cultural Astronomy and Astrology (Full-time)
Cultural Astronomy and Astrology (Full-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a unique course which deals with the ways in which human beings attribute meaning to the planets, stars and sky, and construct cosmologies which provide the basis for culture and society.
Communication
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication at Oral Roberts University equips you to become a Spirit-empowered communicator and leader who can inspire, inform, and influence across today’s media landscape.

Behavioural Science
Why do people behave the way they do? How can we change behaviour and tackle societal challenges? We'll give you insights and answers with this Masters course in Behavioural Science from University of Stirling.

Management of Sustainable Development Goals
The Master in Management of Sustainable Development Goals (MSDG) at the LUMSA University is a problem-solving oriented, creative, innovative, learning-by-doing Master Programme whose aim is to support participants from around the world, in the acquisition of knowledge and competencies on the management of sustainable development in dynamic environments.

General Psychology
The Master of Science in General Psychology programme from University of Memphis was developed in 1981 to offer general training in the psychological sciences.
Specialized Economic Analysis
This Specialized Economic Analysis master's degree at Autonomous University of Barcelona has been awarded the new distinction as an International Master's Programme (IMP) by the Government of Catalonia.
Educational Leadership and Policy
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Policy at Boston College prepares graduates to assume leadership roles both within schools and within the greater community. While teachers work directly with students, educational leaders work to improve the systems serving students, their families, and communities.

Public Policy
The MSc in Public Policy from Dublin City University is a fascinating and diverse course where we delve into real-world challenges in public policy. Throughout the programme, we learn how to use practical tools to examine policy issues and propose workable solutions.
Education (Guidance and Counselling)
The Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) from University of Southern Queensland is ideal for teachers wishing to extend their career as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor.
Social Justice and Community Action (Online)
The MSc in Social Justice and Community Action (Online) at The University of Edinburgh will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to make positive social change. It is part-time and fully online, making it perfect for those who wish to combine study with busy lives.
Geography
The Geography Graduate Program at University of California, Davis, provides a strong core in geographic concepts, theories, methods, and traditions, with more in-depth course-work available in geography’s four main areas of emphasis: environmental sciences; methods, models, and GIS Science; nature and society; and people, place, and region.
Political Science
The Department of Political Science at Illinois State University offers a master's degree in Political Science in order to promote human knowledge and skills in the areas of scholarship, teaching, and service in and about the political dimensions of social life.
Psychology - Psychological Science Track
The Psychology - Psychological Science Track from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) provides the student with a solid foundation in psychological research. The program includes coursework in Psychological Science design, research methodology, and statistics.
Forensic Psychology
Our Forensic Psychology Masters degree is jointly delivered by the School of Law and the Department of Psychology. By choosing this Forensic Psychology course at Royal Holloway University of London you will be trained in the research-practitioner model for careers either in forensic psychology or applied psychology.
History of Science
The History of Science M.A. at Harvard University is an elite, full-time programme designed for advanced scholars. This public study mode course provides a global perspective on scientific development. Students engage with world-class faculty and historic collections to build a foundation for research and academic excellence.
Cultural Therapy
Cultural Therapy from The University of the West Indies employs the ‘Scientist-Practitioner’ model which reflects the twin emphases of research and the enhancement of learning through opportunities for the practical application of theoretical knowledge.
International Public Health
Tsinghua University offers a postgraduate degree focused on global public health. Known as International Public Health (IMPH in abbreviation), this program is aimed at contributing to the cultivation of a new generation of leaders working in the public health sectors in the developing world.

French
On this French programme at University of Southampton you'll be trained to to teach all secondary school pupils within the UK’s National Curriculum for Languages framework.