Fields of Study
Not sure what to study — or what a degree in a field actually leads to? This is a map of the major knowledge domains, the subjects within them, and the kinds of master's degrees each typically offers.
Engineering & Technology
Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Aerospace, Chemical, Mechatronics, Industrial & Materials engineering. Typical master's: MSc Mechanical Engineering, MSc Robotics, MEng Civil Engineering.
Computer Science & Data
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Systems. Typical master's: MSc Computer Science, MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Data Science.
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, Earth Sciences, Astronomy. Typical master's: MSc Physics, MSc Applied Mathematics, MSc Molecular Biology.
Health & Medicine
Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition, Physiotherapy. Typical master's: MPH Public Health, MSc Epidemiology, MSc Biomedical Engineering.
Business, Economics & Law
Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Law, International Relations. Typical master's: MBA, MSc Finance, LLM, MSc International Management.
Social Sciences
Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Geography, Education, Communication & Media. Typical master's: MSc Psychology, MA Political Science, MEd Education.
Humanities & Arts
History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Literature, Languages, Theology, Cultural Studies. Typical master's: MA History, MA Linguistics, MA Philosophy.
Design, Art & Architecture
Architecture, Industrial & Product Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Music, Film & Media Arts, Fashion. Typical master's: MArch Architecture, MA Design, MFA Fine Arts.
Environment & Agriculture
Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Science, Ecology, Agriculture, Forestry, Marine Science. Typical master's: MSc Environmental Science, MSc Sustainability, MSc Renewable Energy.
To see where you can study these, browse the institutions directory and the country guides. For exam, writing and research help, visit the library.