University of York MA Degrees

Mundus MAPP is an internationally recognized European leader in Policy Studies. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum delivered by four outstanding European universities. Read more

2nd in the UK for research in Philosophy according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021). 4* for our research impact according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021). Read more

Combine abstract concepts of ethics and rights with practical approaches to managing and solving problems of data privacy. At York, you'll be taught by academics who are active in their fields and working with external partners, so you'll be up to date with the latest research and innovations. Read more

Human rights defenders strive for a world in which human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. Learn to bridge the gap between theory and practice by combining hands-on experience with interdisciplinary academic enquiry. Read more

Applied Linguistics is concerned with how people use and acquire language in the real world and how language is used to solve real-life problems The development, acquisition, and learning of language and interaction in all stages of life constitute fascinating yet complex areas of study in constant innovation. Read more

Learn about developments in applied linguistics research and reflect on them in light of your own practical expertise. This course is for students from around the world who wish to pursue a career in teaching foreign languages. Read more

Students who are qualified and able to embark directly upon a one-year research programme can be registered for an MA (by research), which, depending on subject-area, will be in Archaeological Studies, Conservation Studies or Landscape Studies. Read more

The MA in Community Music will enable you to develop creative music activities using appropriate leadership approaches to facilitate access for diverse client groups in varied social contexts. Read more

Globally education systems are witnessing unprecedented mobility, competition and disparities. Read more

Development is an inherently political process of change that tests human relationships. By exploring these relationships you’ll see the connections between violent and non-violent conflict, processes of development, and how they relate to the governance of our modern world. Read more

5thin the UK QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023 20thin the world QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023 Engage with conservation in the context of historic buildings and develop a unique mix of practice-based and theoretical learning for your professional work or further research in the conservation sector. Read more

The world needs better politics: better ways of distributing resources and resolving conflicts. How can we do this when our engagement with politics is most often local and national? The politics of the future is haunted by those of the past. Read more

Examine the nature and causes of crime from a sociological perspective. On this course, you'll examine the motivations of people who commit crime and how societies attempt to control them. Read more

5thin the UK QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023 20thin the world QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023 Equip yourself to work in the cultural heritage sector which offers a wide range of exciting opportunities in museums, local authorities, heritage agencies, organisations and consultancies. Read more

Investigate the art, literature, history, culture and thought of the post-1945 era. Read more