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286 Master's degrees in Humanities in Canada

Creative Writing - Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry
The Creative Writing - Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic helps you improve your writing from the comfort of home.

Television Writing and Producing
The Television Writing and Producing graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic prepares you to work in the writers’ rooms of major television programmes and in television production offices as a creative producer.

Classics
Students in Dalhousie University’s Master of Arts in Classics programme will experience an intimate, collegial, and intellectually rigorous environment for graduate-level work on aspects of the ancient, late-ancient, or medieval world.

Applied Research (Optional Co-op)
The Applied Research (Optional Co-op) is offered at Conestoga College. This one-year graduate certificate programme builds on a prior degree or diploma, preparing students with specialized skills and knowledge to create meaning and impact through applied research across a variety of sectors.

English (Public Texts)
Choose the written or visual material that interests you. Engage with it, explore it and contemplate what it means to “publish" - and much more in the English (Public Texts) programme at Trent University.

French
Earn your Master of Arts in French with courses in the areas of French and francophone literatures and cultures, French and general linguistics, and second-language studies. The Master of Arts in French programme is both a self-contained programme and a first step towards a doctorate degree (PhD).

History
Dalhousie University's Master of Arts in History programme will give you perspective on the present through the study of the past and is the perfect foundation to pursue a wide range of careers including journalism, law, or museum-related work.

History
An accelerated History Master’s option is available for eligible Trent University undergraduate students. If you are currently studying at Trent and are interested, please contact the program department directly for more details and information on how to apply.

Film and Multiplatform Storytelling
The Film and Multiplatform Storytelling graduate certificate program from Humber Polytechnic is designed to address the growing demand for trained professionals capable of producing tailored content for multiplatform delivery.

Fiction
Whether the story you want to tell is a thriller, mystery, science fiction, or fantasy, Dalhousie University's Master of Fine Arts in Fiction will help you bring your imagined world to life on the page. You’ll deepen your understanding of the art of fiction writing with lectures, seminars, workshops, and readings while working on personal projects alongside mentors.

English
Dalhousie University's Master of Arts in English programme is small and select. You’ll be encouraged to pursue your scholarly interests in-depth and with a high level of professionalism while being given an advantage to excel. As a graduate, you would be a competitive candidate for PhD programs across Canada and internationally.

Philosophy
Dalhousie University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy is a small, selective programme designed for students with a strong undergraduate background in philosophy. It offers a close-knit academic environment, students benefit from personalized attention and mentorship and a solid foundation for success in top PhD programmes or careers in law, medicine, diplomacy, and academia.

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic builds confident and knowledgeable teachers who develop a full understanding of best practices in teaching English as a second language (ESL).

Professional Writing and Communications
The Professional Writing and Communications graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic supports you as you learn and practise the craft of writing in the digital age while building a professional portfolio.
French
French is offered by University of Manitoba. The Department of French, Spanish and Italian offers programs of study leading to a Master of Arts degree in French and a Pre-Master’s option.
Classical Languages
The Classical Languages program at University of Alberta offers the MA degree in the separate disciplines of History, Classics, and Religious Studies, as well as an MA in Ancient Societies and Cultures with an interdisciplinary focus.
Religion and Culture
Religion and Culture offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland is the scientific exploration of religion. It neither upholds a particular set of religious beliefs, nor seeks to debunk any of them. Rather it strives to understand the many and varied ways people in the past and present express themselves in a religious manner.
Philosophy
Memorial's Department of Philosophy offers a thriving intellectual community where students are invited to explore the nature and problems of human existence and human thought. The Philosophy program is offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland.
English
The English Department is a dynamic and productive community of 23 full-time faculty members engaged in active research programs, graduate supervision, and publication of literary scholarship and creative writing. The English program is offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland.
English
The MA in English program focuses primarily on English literature. University of Manitoba students will explore a wide range of periods, genres and critical approaches and will have the option either to undertake a scholarly or creative writing thesis or to complete a coursework MA.