The MA in Creative Writing at Bristol is designed for writers who would like to begin publishing their work. In warm, supportive workshops, you will be helped to improve your writing and in lectures and seminars, you will increase your understanding of the industrial and critical contexts of contemporary literature.

The MA in Philosophy will give you a thorough grounding in the core knowledge and skills required for philosophical research, while also allowing you to pursue your philosophical interests in depth. Bristol ranks as one of the top ten philosophy departments in the UK in the Philosophical Gourmet Report. Our staff have diverse research interests and expertise across a wide range of philosophical areas.

The MA in History offers you the opportunity to explore a variety of historical approaches, and many different periods and places. This MA is characterised by a high degree of choice, both in what and how you learn. It offers unique opportunities to get hands-on experience for students looking to move into work in heritage and research.

The MA in Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship will teach you how to apply your existing creative practice to real-world business challenges. To thrive in a disrupted world you will need commercial acumen to realise your creative ambitions. This programme shares much of its teaching with our other Innovation and Entrepreneurship programmes (MSc and MA) but has a specific focus on the creative industries and creative entrepreneurship.

There are five pathways in this flexible MA programme Performance Composition, Musicology. Medieval Music. Russian Music. The units you take will vary according to your chosen pathway, but all include shared training units, such as Research Skills for Musicians, specialised units specific to the pathway, and a large menu of optional units tailored to your interests.

The MA in Anthropology will help you develop a nuanced and cross-cultural perspective on the challenges that humans face in our fast-changing world, with content that reflects our research strengths in adversity, adaptation and globalisation. You will have the opportunity to put this understanding into practice through academic events and work experience in Bristol's thriving creative and cultural industries as well as social organisations.

The MA in English Literature aims to deepen your passion for literature while developing the rigorous specialist skills essential to postgraduate-level research. You will receive the help and support of the distinguished Department of English as we aim to provide a stimulating and challenging intellectual experience in a friendly environment.

This unique interdisciplinary MA offers you the opportunity to study Black Humanities through critical engagement with the global histories, philosophies, languages, literature and arts of people of African descent. Based on cutting-edge research from across the humanities, you will study the histories and intellectual frameworks that underpin contemporary debates about race.

The Department of History of Art offers a broad-based master's programme, which enables you to study a range of periods and approaches before specialising for your dissertation. The MA draws on the research strengths of all members of the department, which includes specialists in medieval, renaissance and modern art.

Our MA in Chinese-English Translation will equip you for a career in professional language services and further academic research. You will explore how practical translation is informed by theory, develop your verbal and written communication skills, and build your mastery of digital tools to help you produce translation of the highest quality.

The MA Law is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who aspire to pursue a legal career. It is similar to a ‘Graduate LLB’ or a 'Law Conversion Course (GDL)' but studied over two years providing a greater depth of study and comprehensive legal grounding. Students who have completed this programme can proceed to the professional stage of legal training with the advantage of gaining a postgraduate law degree.

The MA in Chinese-English Audiovisual Translation is designed to prepare you for work in the fast-growing audiovisual sector of the language industries. The driver for this industry's growth is the ubiquitous availability of video content. Audiovisual translation accounts for up to one-third of language services activity both in China and internationally.

The MA Digital Business Innovation programme is tailored for individuals looking to spearhead digital transformation within organisations. This program is ideal for applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including business, technology, and the Arts, Law and Social Sciences, who want to leverage digital tools and strategies to innovate and drive business growth. The curriculum covers essential areas such as digital business models, strategic innovation management and the integration of emerging technologies.

The MA User Experience Design and Innovation programme is for those interested in creating impactful digital experiences that are both intuitive and engaging. This programme attracts applicants from diverse backgrounds who want to delve into the intricacies of user behaviour and design. It focuses on key areas such as human-centred design principles, usability testing, and the incorporation of user feedback into the design process.

The MA Digital Media Innovation programme is designed for creative professionals and media enthusiasts who wish to advance their skills in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape. This programme is for individuals looking to explore multimedia storytelling, interactive media, and digital content creation. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers advanced digital media production techniques, including animation, video editing, and interactive design. The programme stands out for its strong focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, ensuring that students not only understand the latest media theories but also gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge media content.