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Masters degrees

Whether you’re continuing from undergraduate study, returning to education or changing direction, a Masters degree at Leeds will help you take the next step and enhance your employability.

Our fully online Sustainable Business Leadership MSc / PGCert is designed to help future business leaders drive the transition to a more sustainable economy. Ideal for students seeking to upskill into leadership roles, or experienced managers who want to drive technical solutions for sustainability, this course is co-taught with our leading Business School.

Masters by Research degrees are offered by Geosolutions Leeds, which aims to apply geoscience expertise to support the transition to clean energy.

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Studying with us

Discover how you can take your knowledge to the next level with a Masters degree.

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You'll have access to industry-recognised equipment and laboratories throughout your degree.

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Our research expertise means we deliver teaching that’s informed by the latest discoveries.

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Why study at Leeds?

Funding support: If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. Explore our scholarships directory to find out how we can help you to fund your degree. 

Develop research skills: Put your learning into practice by completing a major research project as part of your degree, making your own contribution to knowledge. You’ll have access to our specialist facilities, including state-of-the-art research laboratories.

Career prospects: A Masters degree from Leeds can help you to stand out in a competitive job market. Our courses will help you to develop your professional skills and advance in your chosen career. Discover more about how we support your career development.

Research-based learning: Our globally recognised research feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn with the latest thinking. You’ll be directly engaged in research through substantial individual and team-based project work, and will benefit from accessing our specialist facilities.

Global community: When you choose to study at the University of Leeds, you'll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of students and researchers who come from all over the world. You’ll also have access to wellbeing and support services throughout your degree.

Exploring Leeds

Grand buildings, iconic landmarks and sustainable green space: our single-site campus has it all. When you study at the University of Leeds, you’ll be on the doorstep to one of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in the UK, with the benefit of enjoying our historic campus.

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One of the best ways to find out what it's like to live and study in Leeds is by speaking to a student. We have over 100 ambassadors live on Unibuddy, and you can search by course, subject area, level of study and nationality to find the right person to talk to.

Sustainable Food Systems MSc
"I have gained invaluable experiences, friends, connections and confidence through taking this masters course and I am so happy I took the plunge."

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Environment and Development MSc
"Studying Environment and Development at the University of Leeds offers unparalleled and unique approaches to addressing a wide variety of emerging socio-economic concerns and complex environmental challenges."

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Exploration Geophysics MSc
"The breath of topics covered by the course at Leeds and excellent teaching puts you in a great position to enter a variety of geoscience careers."

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