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Social sciences

For a career that's relevant for the future, you'll explore the big ideas that have shaped the past, present and future, to challenge perceptions and better understand society, behaviour and people.

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History

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
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16 months full-time
,
2 years part-time
Course features
  • Explore contrasting periods of history
  • Develop your critical awareness and research skills
  • Become a true historian, able to sustain arguments and solve problems
Course details Apply

International Development

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
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16 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
,
32 months part-time
Course features
  • Explore the politics of poverty and inequality in a globalised world
  • Gain insights into key debates, theories, policies and practices, as well as practical skills
  • Prepare for a career in the not-for-profit and humanitarian sectors
Course details Apply

International Relations

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
16 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
,
32 months part-time
Course features
  • Discover how international relations theory affects real-world events
  • Develop crucial skills like decision making and debating
  • Gain all the experience you need for a role in global politics
Course details Apply

International Social Welfare and Social Policy

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
13 months full-time
,
25 months part-time
Course features
  • Work towards a career that gets to the heart of society’s problems and changes people’s lives
  • Gain the skills to identify key social challenges
  • Choose to take a work placement as part of your Major Project
Course details Apply

Sociology

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
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15 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
Course features
  • Deepen your knowledge of the theory and practice of contemporary sociology
  • Develop your research, analysis and critical thinking skills
  • Tailor your degree to your own interests
Course details Apply

History

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in History, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply

International Relations

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Explore international relations in theory and practice: our PhD programme will support you in discovering and creating new knowledge about global politics and international relations.
Course details Apply

Philosophy

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Philosophy, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply

Sociology

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Sociology, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply

Theology

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Explore your own interests in theology, supported by the expertise of staff at Cambridge Theological Federation, with our research programme.
Course details Apply
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