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17 Master's degrees offered by the university
Computational Linguistics
Computational linguists help machines process human language. This Computational Linguistics programme is offered by University of Washington.
Scandinavian Languages and Literature
The Master's Degree in Scandinavian Languages and Literature from University of Washington requires a working knowledge of the methods of literary study (historical, cultural and linguistic study of texts), including some literary criticism and theory.
Philosophy
Graduate Studies at University of Washington’s Department of Philosophy is vibrant. Students pursue their M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of fields. The department has special strengths in Feminist Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, and Value Theory.
Buddhist Studies
University of Washington's Buddhist Studies disciplinary concentration within the South Asia languages and literature program in the Department of Asian Languages and Literature offers courses leading to the general departmental M.A. and Ph.D. degrees with a specialization in Buddhist Studies.
Creative Writing
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from University of Washington is a two year program offering a degree in either Poetry or Prose, and is a part of the English Department's Creative Writing Program.
Language, Literacy, and Culture
The Language, Literacy, and Culture study program at the University of Washington provides foundational knowledge on the nature of language, literacy and culture across multilingual settings, including elementary and secondary schools, community centers, and various global contexts.
History
University of Washington offers the History programme. The Graduate Program in History is designed for students who intend to complete the doctoral degree in our program. Consequently, our graduate program does not typically admit students who want to complete a terminal MA program only.
Architecture in History and Theory
The Architecture in History and Theory program from University of Washington provides the opportunity for architects, recent architecture graduates and other qualified individuals to pursue advanced research on the history and theory of architecture applying a variety of historical and critical lenses.
Music History
The School of Music offers multiple degree options in Music History and Music Theory at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of Washington. Faculty in both programs are engaged as respected scholars, authors, and educators with wide-ranging research interests in multiple areas and eras of music.
Greek, Latin, or Classics
Welcome to the University of Washington Graduate Program in Classics. We offer the M.A. in Greek, Latin, or Classics, and the Ph.D. in Classics. Every student at UW can benefit by adding Latin, Greek, or Classical Studies to their university education.
Comparative Religion
The Comparative Religion Program at the University of Washington is one of several interdisciplinary programs in the Jackson School of International Studies which leads to a Master of Arts in International Studies.
Museology
A muse is someone, or something, that inspires. The ending, -ology, means to study. So museology is the study of inspiration. That’s what we do. That’s what our students at the Museology programme at the University of Washington, do. They study inspiration. They study how it fuels innovation, nurtures community, and propels positive change.
Bioethics
Our flexible two-year, in-residence Bioethics program from University of Washington provides students with the foundational knowledge, skills, and experience to enrich their careers and broaden their competency in bioethics.
English
University of Washington's Department of English graduate programs are committed to the intellectual and professional development of our students as educators, researchers, and writers.
Creative Writing and Poetics
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Poetics at the University of Washington Bothell is dedicated to helping each student develop their creative work through a course of study that encourages exploration and discovery.
Hispanic Studies
The Hispanic Studies program from University of Washington devotes increased attention to the rich diversity of Hispanic cultural texts and to their interdisciplinary study while also promoting broad understanding of Spanish and Latin American literature.
Slavic Languages and Literatures
The Slavic Languages and Literatures program from University of Washington is a small one, which ensures that faculty are generally well aware of the progress that individual students are making towards their degree.