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25 Master's degrees in Humanities in Israel

Holocaust Studies
The Holocaust Studies programme from University of Haifa offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding the Holocaust. It provides unique experiential opportunities within a dedicated scholarly community, combining state-of-the-art research, relevant language courses, hands-on internships, educational field trips, and meetings with Holocaust survivors and global experts.

Heritage Management
This Heritage Management course from University of Haifa offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the past and the future by preserving and managing local and global archaeological, historical and cultural legacies.

Archaeology
The Archaeology programme from University of Haifa offers a unique opportunity to combine the rich archaeological record of Israel with the added values obtained through modern science and technology.

Archaeology and the Ancient Near East - Biblical Section
The Archaeology and the Ancient Near East - Biblical Section programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem provides a unique, concentrated opportunity to examine the history and culture of the Land of Israel during the Bronze and Iron Ages.

Maritime Civilizations
The MA Programme in Maritime Civilizations at University of Haifa explores the history, archaeology, anthropology, and fabric of seafaring societies underwater, on shore, and in cutting-edge laboratories, shedding light on human-sea relations in both ancient and modern times.

Jewish Studies
The Jewish Studies programme offered by The Hebrew University of Jerusalem will expand your knowledge of Jewish history, literature, philosophy and culture, and enhance your language, research and writing skills. You’ll enjoy an intimate learning environment with small classes taught by experts in the field.

The Bible and the Ancient Near East
Offered by Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) in conjunction with the Bible Department at the Faculty of Humanities, the The Bible and the Ancient Near East program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem focuses on contemporary Biblical studies and provides grounding in Biblical Hebrew, with the option to study Modern Hebrew from beginner through advanced levels.

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
The Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem includes a rigorous Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) curriculum. Courses are taught by leading scholars and students enjoy the added benefit of living in Jerusalem, a city in which 35% of the inhabitants are native Arabic speakers.

Comparative Religion - Study of Judaism and Christianity
Offered in collaboration with the University of St Andrews, this 2-year joint degree Comparative Religion - Study of Judaism and Christianity program from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem provides students with the unique opportunity to gain comparative and cross-cultural perspectives on Judaism and Christianity while studying at two world-class universities in Israel and Scotland.

Archaeology and the Ancient Near East - Prehistory Section
The Archaeology and the Ancient Near East - Prehistory Section programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem tackles these questions and more, exploring the evolutionary, genetic, and cultural forces that shaped early human history.

English Literature and American Studies
What is literature? What is interpretation? What is a text, or an author? These questions are at the heart of the English Literature and American Studies programme at Tel Aviv University.

English (English Literature)
The MA English (English Literature) programme from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem meets the highest international standards and prepares students to compete with postgraduates from top universities worldwide.

Jewish Thought
The Master’s programme in Jewish Thought at University of Haifa offers a wide perspective of Judaism that includes Biblical, Talmudic, historical, philosophical, and mystical levels of knowledge.

Jewish Studies
Explore the rich tapestry of Jewish civilization - its history, culture, and thought - through a ground-breaking Jewish Studies programme from Tel Aviv University that bridges the past and the present.

Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures
The International M.A. in Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures programme of Tel Aviv University offers the academic knowledge and practical fieldwork experience in the most exciting excavation locations in the world

Israel Studies
The International Master’s Degree Programme in Israel Studies at University of Haifa offers students the opportunity to engage in an in-depth study of the state of Israel: its history, complex society, multicultural character, and relationship with the Jewish Diaspora.
Linguistics
This two-year Linguistics program from Bar Ilan University provides students with a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied linguistics. Each course of study is constructed by the individual student and the supervisor.
Biblical Studies
This two-year Biblical Studies program from Bar Ilan University will grant you the basic tools for the scientific study of the Hebrew Bible. The program will be taught entirely in English by leading experts.
Classical Studies (Research Track)
This two-year Classical Studies (Research Track) program from Bar Ilan University is renowned for its esteemed faculty members, some of whom are internationally acclaimed researchers. The courses regularly receive the highest scores in teaching reviews and educational surveys.
English Literature
This two-to-three-year English Literature program from Bar Ilan University gives students a chance to expand their knowledge of British and American literature and literary theory, and develop high-level academic writing and research skills applicable to a variety of professions.