Master in International Slavery Studies MA

For MA International Slavery Studies, tuition is £28,000 full-time / £14,000 part-time per year (International), and the deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Sep 11, 2027.

Join a Unique Programme

This MA in International Slavery Studies places you at the forefront of investigations into the histories, legacies, and commemorations of human enslavement and unfree labor. The program combines historical perspectives with global insights into modern manifestations of slavery, forced labor, and human trafficking.

Reflecting on Local and Global History

The programme connects the local and the global, reflecting on Liverpool's historical role as the 'capital of the slave trade.' You will examine slave and unfree labor across various time periods and geographical locations, challenging the historical forms of slavery and critiquing modern responses to human trafficking.

Research Opportunities

You will also benefit from a unique relationship with the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool, where you will study the commemoration and memorialization of slavery. This program enables practical experience with a museum, archive, or charity through an optional project-based placement.

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.