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 2026 start 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time Investigate the latest digital media developments, data, and algorithms through the lens of prominent social issues, such as gender, race, health, intimacy, surveillance and activism. This course will advance your skills in qualitative, quantitative and digital research methods. International Development MA Postgraduate taught September 2026 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 2026 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, politics tends to ignore or underplay it. This course will show you that the two are inextricably linked. International Relations MA Postgraduate taught September 2026 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? 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 2026 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. Related information Postgraduate open days Why choose Sheffield? How to apply for postgraduate study Find a postgraduate course A masters from Sheffield means in-depth knowledge, advanced skills and the confidence to achieve your ambitions. Course search and A-Z