MSc Degrees (Public Understanding Of Science)

Up to 7 million people are estimated to die every year due to the harmful effects of air pollution. Degradation in air quality is now the leading environmental cause of premature mortality - exceeding deaths due to unsafe drinking water, malaria and HIV combined. Read more

Gain the essential skills and depth of knowledge you need for a high-impact career in academia, industry, or policy analysis to improve the health of people everywhere. Read more

We live in a changing world. As developments in Big Data, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things transform the careers of the future, the world must develop concurrent principles for the ethical use of such technologies. Read more

Studying behavioural science at Durham will give you the skills you need to build resilience in your organisation and enhance your future prospects. Read more

The MSc in Social Data Science is a one year taught programme with strong interdisciplinary features and components across social and computational sciences. Read more

Our MSc Dietetics (Pre-Registration) course prepares aspiring dietitians to use food and nutrition science to improve health and wellbeing. Read more

Sustainable Development and Global Health goals cannot be achieved by technological development alone. We want to train a new generation of psychologists specialised in bridging the gap between science and society. Read more

Branding has evolved from being viewed as a luxury to being mission-critical for many businesses, organizations and government departments. A successful and well-managed brand is key to standing out in a crowded marketplace, with many of the world’s most successful companies also boasting successful brands. Read more

Tackling the challenges of all forms of malnutrition worldwide, nutrition for global health focuses on addressing public health nutrition priorities, through understanding the role of nutrition and its determinants to identify ways for improving nutrition in a sustainable and equitable way. Read more

The global biodiversity crisis and threats to global sustainable development have highlighted the need for specialists in species identification, population monitoring, and conservation. Read more

This MSc in Food Innovation is aimed at graduates and professionals looking to build careers in the food science industry (and especially in product development). Read more

The Masters in Sociology will develop a critical understanding of sociology, through enhanced knowledge of empirical studies and sophistication in the use of theoretical skills. Read more

This programme is designed to give students an advanced understanding of the interplay between politics, the media, civil society, and public opinion. Read more

Our China & Globalisation MSc provides an introduction to the causes and consequences of China’s rise from comparative and global perspectives. Read more

Our comprehensive programme meets the growing demand for analytical expertise across diverse industries, offering students a competitive advantage in their careers. Read more