University of Sheffield Masters Degrees

Develop your own distinctive design practice by exploring the processes and methodologies of architecture. You'll study in a studio and have the opportunity to work on real-life projects with local and regional groups. Read more

Changing digital technologies have an impact on children's lives and present opportunities and challenges for educators. This MA is designed to help those who work with children to respond to these challenges and create new opportunities for literacy, learning, creativity and play. Read more

Develop a broad understanding of the interweaving of digital media and society from a sociological perspective. You'll think about digital media developments, data and algorithms in terms of a range of social issues, such as gender, race, health, intimacy, surveillance and activism. Read more

With our flexible course you can study a broad range of educational and pedagogical concepts, gain an understanding of recent trends and debates within educational research, explore changing conceptions of education and schooling, and consider the implications for education of disciplines such as history, language, psychology and philosophy. Read more

Our MA will encourage you to reflect on your experiences of early childhood education. You’ll explore a broad range of issues and debates on learning, pedagogy and curriculum in early childhood education. Read more

On this MA, you'll focus critically and constructively on language acquisition and learning, on the place of language in society and on the impacts that language can have on educational provision. Read more

One of only a few courses that uses comparative and international perspectives to explore the key issues in criminology today. This course includes elements of international criminology and research training. Read more

Explore the economy through a political lens and question the ideas and decisions that shape it. On our International Political Economy MA you'll take part in cutting-edge research on how to achieve more equal and sustainable societies. Read more

Expand your knowledge of the critical perspectives required to make sense of urgent global challenges. You’ll be taught by world-leading academics who are pushing the boundaries of international relations. Read more

This MA is designed for graduates who don’t have a law degree. You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of the English legal system. This masters qualification covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects as well as the skills associated with graduate legal work such as legal research. Read more

Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between governance and public policymaking. This course is designed to balance state-of-the-art academic research with real-world examples to prepare you for the policymaking world. Read more

With a focus on psychological theory, this MA will encourage you to examine the challenges facing education in the 21st century. This one-year, full-time course examines the challenges facing education in the 21st century, focusing particularly on psychological theory. Read more

On this course you'll become well-versed in the theoretical concepts in social research. Read more

Develop your understanding of the theories surrounding social work, as well as their practical implications, to become a professionally competent, reflective and analytical social work practitioner. Read more

Extend, develop, and deepen your knowledge of key areas of sociological scholarship and enhance your social research methods skills. Read more