Explore the study of Islam at Birmingham. You’ll work with our academic experts and the Al-Mahdi Institute to investigate contemporary research in Islamic Studies and explore a range of topics.

Theology and Religion at Birmingham lays the foundation for deep exploration of religions and spirituality. You’ll gain the knowledge and critical skills to work across faiths to transform communities .Get ready for a career where empathising with different points of view is crucial.

Our MA Social Policy degree equips you to understand a rapidly changing world and promote social justice.

Gain the skills to progress in your language teaching career on our MA Applied Linguistics with TESOL, designed for experienced English language teachers.

Deepen your love of literature and learn how to analyse a range of texts with our English Literature MA. Explore a range of literary periods or specialise on one of our pathways.

Our Social Work MA degree will provide you with a practice-focussed and eye-opening learning experience. Learn from expert academics and gain first-hand experience from service users, carers and practitioners, and graduate prepared to start an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career.

Take your love of history and uncovering the past to the next level with our History MA. Enhance your knowledge of the areas that you find most fascinating while learning from our leading academic experts.

Everyone has a novel in them - or a screenplay - or a sonnet - but if you want to refine your writing and prepare it for publication, our Creative Writing MA offers you the chance to dedicate time to your craft and learn from acclaimed authors.

Pursue your passion for the history of art and prepare for further academic study, or for a career in the cultural industries. On our MA, you’ll develop your knowledge of the history of art and discover expert networks to support your professional development.

MA Cities, Sustainability, and Wellbeing addresses city major challenges and prepares you to make a difference. Through collaborative and interdisciplinary research and engagement, you will develop research skills and expertise across a diversity of urban, sustainability, and wellbeing challenges.

Our MA Inclusion (Special Educational Needs) equips you with essential skills and deep understanding of SEND policies and practices. This flexible, part-time distance learning course offers global perspectives and expert-led modules, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in inclusive education while advancing your career in this rewarding field.

Accelerate your career teaching English with our MA TESOL, designed for anyone with less than a year's teaching experience. Discover new and different approaches to teaching English as a second language. You'll enhance your knowledge of linguistics and educational theories to prepare for the next step in your teaching journey.

Advance your career in digital media with the University of Birmingham’s MA Digital Media & Global Communication. This online, flexible program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed for success in media, communications, and creative industries.

Start shaping the future of education by developing your expertise with us. Guided by academics and grounded in research, theory and practice, you’ll develop the skills needed to create a fairer, more inclusive education system and be ready to make a lasting impact.

Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in his beautiful hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. Our dedicated Shakespeare Institute research centre means you’ll benefit from the expertise of our academics and join a community of staff and students who share your love of Shakespeare.