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School of English

We’re a diverse and supportive community characterised by our curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence.

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School of History

Become part of an active community of students and academic staff sharing a passion for History and study in a highly supportive learning environment.

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School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science

Join a relaxed and friendly environment where staff and students from our different subjects learn from each other.

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You can Master

Invest in your future and reignite your interests with a postgraduate humanities degree from Leeds.

You can choose from a range of degrees to elevate your expertise and help you to take the next step in your career. 

The city of Leeds is an inviting and exciting place to study. In 2023, Leeds will host the 'year of culture': a year-long festival of creative events taking place all over the city to celebrate and showcase our thriving creative and cultural industries.

Our Masters degrees

MA Creative Writing and Critical Life

MA English Literature

MA Global Ethical Challenges

MA Medieval Studies

MA Modern History

MA Philosophy

MA Postcolonial Literary and Cultural Studies

MA Race and Resistance

MA Religion

MA Science, History and Society

MA Social and Cultural History

MA War and Strategy

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School of English

Find out more about our postgraduate English courses.

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School of History

Find out more about postgraduate study in the School of History and the Institute for Medieval Studies.

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MA Global Ethical Challenges and MA Philosophy

Find out more about our new postgraduate course.

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MA Science, History and Society

Find out more about our science history and society postgraduate degree.

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Religious Studies

Find out more about our different courses in religious studies.

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