Master’s Opportunities in Archaeology

Harvard University's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs welcomes applications from graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across disciplines whose research engages with international, transnational, global, or comparative national issues. Eligible projects may address contemporary or historical topics, rigorous policy analysis, or the study of specific countries and regions outside the United States. The opportunity is relevant to students and researchers in international relation...

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for postgraduate research study in Science and Technology Studies (STS) , offering both a PhD and an MSc by Research (MScR) for September 2027 entry. The programmes are based in the School of Social and Political Science within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The MScR develops research skills in the social sciences with a specific focus on STS and is recommended as preparation for many students intending to pursue a PhD. It ca...

University of Edinburgh MSc by Research in Scottish History The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for a postgraduate research MSc in Scottish History, beginning in September 2027. The programme is available full time for one year or part time for two years and is based in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Students undertake a substantial piece of supervised independent research culminating in a 30,000-word dissertation. Research can spa...

Social and Political Science MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research master’s programme for students preparing to undertake doctoral-level research in social or political science. It combines structured research training with an independent research project supported by a supervisor. The programme is available full time for one year or part time for two years , beginning in September 2027. Research interests may include African Studies, Global Health Policy, International ...

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for its Scandinavian Studies MScR , a postgraduate research master’s programme in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. The programme is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Scandinavian languages, literatures, cultures and the wider Nordic region. It can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a standalone research qualification. Students may study full-time for one year or part-time for two year...

The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for the MScR Scottish Ethnology , a postgraduate research programme beginning in September 2027. The programme is designed for students who want to undertake an independent research project in Scottish ethnology, traditional and popular culture, folklore, heritage, and ethnographic practice. Students develop research skills through methods training, two 5,000-word research assignments, and a supervised 20,000-word dissertation. Research inter...

University of Edinburgh MScR in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies (Hispanic Studies) This postgraduate research master's programme is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies. It can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a stand-alone qualification for careers requiring advanced research, language, analytical and critical-thinking skills. Students complete research-methods training, two 6,000-word res...

The University of Edinburgh’s School of Divinity invites applications for September 2027 entry to its Systematic Theology postgraduate research programmes: a two-year full-time MPhil and three-year full-time or six-year part-time PhD, with distance PhD study available. The programme supports independent research across philosophical, historical, and systematic theology, with critical and creative engagement with Christian thought in an intellectually diverse environment. Potential areas include ...

The University of Edinburgh’s School of Divinity invites applications for the World Christianity PhD and MPhil programmes beginning in September 2027. The research area explores Asian, African and Latin American Christian theologies, Christian history, missions, Pentecostalism, contextualisation, diaspora and Christianity’s engagement with other religious traditions. Students develop an independent research project with supervision from academic specialists connected to the Centre for the Study ...