331 Master's in Area & Cultural Studies in North America

The Slavic Cultures programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive exploration of Eastern European traditions. This M.A. degree provides flexible study options for students interested in regional history and linguistics. Delivered in a public study mode, the curriculum ensures a deep understanding of Slavic heritage.

The Art programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara is a two-year, full-time MFA degree designed for aspiring professional artists. This theory-based course promotes cross-disciplinary production within a cultural studies context, allowing students to develop a sophisticated studio practice and a written thesis.

The Positive Organization Development and Change program of Case Western Reserve University is for learning how to manage systemic organizational change and transformation, leadership development, and team effectiveness 

The Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies programme at The University of New Mexico offers a flexible degree. This full-time undergraduate course explores global media and traditions through a transdisciplinary lens. Students engage with diverse linguistic works to understand the transformative power of world culture.

The Jewish Studies programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides an in-depth exploration of Jewish history and culture. Students engage with rigorous academic research during their duration of study, benefiting from the resources at Columbia University.

The European Thought and Culture program of University of California, Irvine (UCI), administered by the Department of European Languages and Studies in the School of Humanities, draws on expertise from faculty in other departments in the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences in order to take an interdisciplinary approach to this area of study.

The History - Museum Studies option from University of New Hampshire combines practical museum experience with solid academic training. Gain an advanced understanding of how societies, cultures, economics, politics, science and arts of the past have shaped today’s world. 

The M.Ed. in Reading at the University of Central Oklahoma is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for aspiring literacy leaders. This public study mode course offers expert training for educators seeking to master advanced instructional strategies. Students prepare for specialist certification over a flexible duration.

The Arizona Center for Judaic Studies offers the Judaic Studies NDP at The University of Arizona as a stand-alone program that focuses on the history and culture of ancient Israel, modern Jewish history and culture, and gender and Jewish studies. 

The Education for Change - Indigenous Education (IE) programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Education degree focusing on decolonisation and traditional knowledges. This flexible course offers full-time or part-time study modes, available on-campus or online, typically completed within two to four years.

This Master of Arts in Bilingual - Bicultural Education - Academic Track at Teachers College at Columbia University is for you if you are interested in the role of bilingualism and biculturalism in or outside of schools. 

The Portuguese M.A. at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive postgraduate education in Luso-Brazilian studies. This master level programme, delivered via a public study mode, focuses on advanced linguistic and cultural expertise. Students engage with diverse academic perspectives in a world-class research environment.

The M.S. in Integration Studies at The University of the West Indies is a response to the development of the Caribbean as a regional bloc and the need to understand globalisation and its implications for Caribbean development. 

The Science and Technology Studies program of Virginia Tech explores the relationship between science, technology, and society using a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches. Research in STS analyzes how society affects the development and implementation of scientific, technological, and medical knowledges and practices and how these pursuits affect society. 

The Spirituality, Culture and Health programme at Western Michigan University is a 30-credit Master of Arts delivered in a flexible online study mode. It provides health professionals with advanced tools to navigate religious and cultural diversity, enhancing patient-provider relationships and healing processes.

The Cross-Cultural Studies degree program at University of Houston Clear Lake use an interdisciplinary approach to consider experiences and inequalities based on race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality and nationality.

At the Master of Arts level, we provide students with broad and intensive training in their fields of study. The Jewish Studies program at Yeshiva University appeals to individuals in all walks of life who strive to enhance their Jewish learning through a rigorous and stimulating program.  

Spanish from Saint Louis University focuses broadly on language, literature and culture, with courses offered in the three primary areas of Latin American studies, peninsular studies and linguistics. 

The M.Ed. in Cultural Foundations at Kent State University is a public master’s programme designed for educators seeking to lead social change. This multidisciplinary course explores the social contexts of education through humanities and social sciences. Students complete the degree via flexible online or campus study modes.

The Spanish M.A. at The City University of New York is a 30-credit postgraduate programme designed for advanced linguistic and literary mastery. Available with flexible part-time study options, this degree focuses on Spanish American literature and theory to prepare students for doctoral research or professional global careers.