Program Overview
The Global Challenges (Online) at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Challenges (Online) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 770 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Challenges (Online) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Global Development Challenges\xa0considers the increasing economic, social and political inequalities in many parts of the world, and the need for new ways of thinking about and addressing international development. The programme is offered by the School of Social and Political Science.
- Global Environment Challenges\xa0considers how human activity is changing the natural environment at an unprecedented rate and the impact of this on human wellbeing and development. The programme is offered by the School of Geosciences.
- Global Health Challenges\xa0considers the connections between local and global health challenges, and our changing understanding of health and wellness, illness and health care. The programme is offered by the School of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The entry requirement is normally a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent in any subject. We especially welcome applicants from a professional background with a wide range of practical experiences which can be taken into consideration.
Applicants are encouraged to use their personal statement in the application to describe their interests in the programme and what they would bring to the programme as well as provide details on any relevant work experience.
Language requirements- IELTS 7.0 (with no score lower than 6.0 in each section)
- TOEFL-iBT: Total 100 (with no score lower than 20 in each section)
- Pearson Test of English: 67 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections, "Enabling Skills" section scores are not considered)
- Cambridge CPE Grade B (Grade C for Global Health Challenges)
- Cambridge CAE Grade A (Grade B for Global Health Challenges)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 770 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 770 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 770 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 14 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 36 months