Humanities degrees at Leeds

Our one-year Masters degrees encompass study, research and real-world application in a range of humanities subjects.

Deepen your subject knowledge while developing transferable skills that employers look for and be encouraged to contribute to the postgraduate community at Leeds, with opportunities in your School and across the University.

We have more than 12,000 international students from more than 130 countries, making our campus one of the most diverse and multicultural in the UK.

The University’s Careers Service will offer careers support, access to professional development resources and employer recruitment events. Leeds is ranked 5^th in the UK for graduate recruitment (Graduate Market in 2021, High Fliers Research).

Leeds city centre is a short walk from our campus and is home to an abundance of cultural offerings, an ever-growing retail and restaurant scene, sporting events and transport connections to the rest of Yorkshire, the UK and the rest of the world. 

We know that choosing the right university in the UK for your postgraduate humanities degree is an important decision.

With a range of degrees available, we’re confident that Leeds offers the exact Masters course for your next step.

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Link to Leeds

You can use Link to Leeds to chat online with our international students or read blog posts to find out more about studying at Leeds. 

Coursefinder

Check coursefinder for information on entry requirements, fees and course information.

Overseas support and events

We work with representatives worldwide who can provide you with comprehensive support with your application to study at Leeds. You can also arrange a meeting with University of Leeds International Office experts. 

We’d also recommend you check our events page for online and in-country events.

Admissions teams

Email our admissions teams if you have any questions about applying to Leeds.

• School of English: pgtenglish@leeds.ac.uk 
• School of History: historypgt@leeds.ac.uk
• School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science: prhs_pgenquiries@leeds.ac.uk