Our MSc in International Human Resource Management will develop your understanding of real-world HR issues and will provide you with key insights specific to the demands of working for multinational organisations across national borders.

The overall objective of this online distance learning programme is to provide knowledge and an understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on the international issues arising from animal use in all its forms. The International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip (ICL), PgCert (ICL), PgProfDev programme is delivered by researchers and teachers from both the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education (within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies) and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) with a series of guest lecturers from around the world.

The MSc Cultural Heritage Futures has been designed to shape the future of the heritage sector. Through this interdisciplinary and challenge-driven programme, you will become creative heritage professionals committed to data-informed innovation with a social purpose.

This is the age of Big Data. Organisations hold more information about their business environments than ever before. Increasingly, these organisations are recognising the role of data in gaining insights and out-thinking competitors. As a result, there is a growing demand for employees and managers who have analytical skills and can make informed decisions that can drive organisational success.

Organisational needs continue to adapt with the changing world we live in. Quantitative skills alone are no longer sufficient to meet the multifaceted requirements of roles in accounting and financial management. We have designed our MSc in Accounting and Financial Management with this evolving landscape in mind. Our MSc will equip you to tackle the most pressing current issues in accounting and financial management. During your studies you will explore innovative topics from the role of technology, data, and ethical decision-making, to the integration of sustainability principles.

The MScR Science Communication, Public Engagement, and Informal Learning provide a tailored opportunity for students pursuing a PhD in Science Communication or those seeking a more research-focused master's degree. You will gain a critical understanding of contemporary science communication practices, global and local challenges, and areas for research. You will complete formal, academic courses in research skills for science communication and complete a four-month dissertation enabling you to conduct research in a science communication topic of your choice.

Our online programme is the first and only Equine Science programme to be hosted within an international centre of veterinary excellence. It provides students with detailed knowledge and understanding of equine science and its applications and is excellent preparation for enhancing your equine career or future independent research such as a PhD.

The climate emergency brings an urgent awareness of the inter-relationships between both our existing and future infrastructure and the societal, economic and environmental needs of people and planet. Planning and forecasting for resilience and adaptation are paramount for many countries.

This programme meets the urgent demand for interdisciplinary skills and knowledge in the ethical design, use and governance of artificial intelligence and other data-intensive technologies. Today, many organisations and sectors that work with artificial intelligence (AI) and data-intensive applications are missing the distinctive expertise in their technical and policy/governance workforce needed to answer society’s ethical demands for responsible technology use, which increasingly goes beyond mere legal compliance.

Combining up-to-the-minute theory with practical application, our carefully devised Master in Finance and Investment will prepare you for a range of roles in either corporate or investment finance. By joining this Master’s degree, you will gain a global perspective on investment markets and company finance.

With organisations seeking to employ individuals with the ability to spot and take advantage of new opportunities, entrepreneurial and innovation skills are increasingly sought after. Our MSc prepares you for a wide range of careers in business including business development and running a start-up.

Our MSc will give you an in-depth knowledge of marketing from both an academic and practitioner perspective, enabling you to address marketing challenges in critical and creative ways. The programme is designed to help those from general business or management-related disciplines develop into innovative marketing professionals who can drive strategic decisions in the creation of successful products and services.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the world’s largest arts festival, Edinburgh welcomes visitors from across the world all year round. MSc International Tourism Destination Management as a result, the city boasts a thriving tourism industry with global connections and is world-renowned for its authentic and innovative tourism experiences. 

MSc Global Logistics And Supply Chain Analytics throughout the world has never been the subject of so much public, organizational, and academic debate as in recent years. Logistics and supply chains have become a prominent and dynamic area in a wide range of industries and sectors.  The global pandemic, port congestion, and Brexit have drawn out activities that normally happen in the background into the foreground. 

The greatest challenge facing conservation biologists today is the preservation of the world’s biodiversity in the face of considerable human demands on space and resources. MSc Wildlife Biology & Conservation By combining the disciplines of wildlife biology and conservation biology, experienced staff will help you develop and apply both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to address this challenge.