Masters courses Our masters courses offer a distinctive approach to the study of politics, international relations and society. Off Digital Media and Society MA Postgraduate taught September 2025 start 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time Explore the dynamic relationship between digital media and society through a sociological lens. Throughout this course you'll investigate the latest digital media developments, data and algorithms in terms of a range of social issues, such as gender, race, health, intimacy, surveillance and activism. You will gain valuable skills in qualitative, quantitative and digital methods. International Development MA Postgraduate taught September 2025 start 1 year Full-time Learn about social and environmental justice, rural and urban development, citizenship and sustainability and develop a global network of expertise through industry and sector specialists. International Political Economy MA Postgraduate taught September 2025 start 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time What is the global economy and how is it shaped by relationships of power that are generated by political decision-making? Where traditional economics tends to focus on the market as something that simply exists, and politics tends to ignore or underplay it, this course helps you understand that the two are inextricably linked. International Relations MA Postgraduate taught September 2025 start 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time How should we make sense of the many global challenges that are increasingly destabilising international politics? On this course you'll learn how to practically address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges, from global heating and ecological destruction, to geopolitical conflict, public health crises and rapid technological change. Politics, Governance and Public Policy MA Postgraduate taught September 2025 start 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time How do policymakers actually make policy? What are the effects on governance, and how do governing systems in turn shape policymaking? This course helps you answer these questions at every level of governance where political authority is exercised, from the very smallest local authority to large international organisations. It balances state-of-the-art academic theory with real-world practice to prepare you for working in the world of policymaking. Political Theory MA Postgraduate taught September 2025 start 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time Deepen your understanding of social and political issues on this course, which is jointly run by the departments of philosophy and politics. Enhance your career prospects with the freedom to explore the areas that most interest and inspire you. Funding available Related information Postgraduate open days Why choose Sheffield? How to apply for postgraduate study Interested in postgraduate study? If you're interested in postgraduate study at the University of Sheffield, sign up for our mailing list to find out about postgraduate events and to learn more about what it’s like to study with us. Register your interest in postgraduate study at Sheffield
