Masters Degrees (Comparative)

With the increased globalisation of the last twenty years and, even earlier, with the rise to prominence of the international human rights movement, there has been the impetus for students of all nationalities towards studying areas of law with a broad international and comparative focus. Read more

Drawing on both the civil and common law tradition, this unique programme offers the ideal platform for you to develop expertise in core areas of private law from a comparative perspective, and to benefit from research-led teaching from legal scholars who are recognised as experts in their field. Read more

Breaking down disciplinary and geographical borders, our programs offer broad-based training in the history of Eastern, Central and Western Europe; the Eastern Mediterranean; the Middle East; and Central Asia. Read more

This programme, housed within the School of Divinity, draws on the strengths of one of the most distinguished centres of religious and theological studies in the country. Read more

The globalised business world is ever changing and challenging. On this course, you’ll develop an understanding of how globalisation shapes business decisions. Read more

The aim of the MA in Politics is to deepen students' understanding of important contemporary issues in political studies through the enhancement of students' analytical skills, research and writing talent, and capacity for utilising theoretical approaches. Read more

Many believe international human rights law is one of our greatest moral achievements. However, huge gaps remain between the theory and the practice of human rights implementation. Read more

Are referendums a threat to democracy? Why is it so difficult to combat the world's economic inequality? What does the future of the welfare state look like? The Master's degree in History of Politics and Society gives you a thorough insight into the historical roots of the most important political and social issues that concern politicians, journalists and policymakers today. Read more

The MLitt in Gender Studies explores the theory and history of gender studies. You will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the ways in which gender is defined, generated, and communicated as well as learn applied skills in textual, visual, and comparative analysis. Read more

Explore the intersection of gender and politics on one of the only master’s in the UK focused on these two subjects combined. With gender at last being given centre stage as a political issue, now is a particularly interesting time to be looking at politics and gender in combination. Read more

The MLitt in Modern Languages is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Modern Languages. Students on this MLitt choose to study one of the following language culture pathways. Read more

Study different ways of looking at and writing about London with this exciting MA programme. Explore literary London and how writers have responded to the city while studying in London itself. Read more

This is a part-time  distance-learning  programme (it can be completed in four, or up to eight years) Students who exit the programme before achieving a DHealth award may be eligible for other exit awards. Read more

Our MSc Economics allows you to apply economics to practical questions and problems in a multidisciplinary learning environment. Based in Leeds University Business School, this programme centres on advanced economics and econometrics, engaging with cutting-edge research within the discipline. Read more

This programme is designed to analyse various aspects of International Relations in a scholarly, critical and methodologically sophisticated manner. Read more