7.6k Master's degrees in Humanities

The MA in English Literature at Swansea University offers an enriching academic experience, designed for completion in one year of full-time study or over three years part-time. This programme immerses students in diverse literary cultures while fostering independent research skills. Classes are conducted on campus, facilitating direct interaction with faculty and peers.

The Creative Writing MA at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive exploration of the writing craft. This full-time or part-time degree, lasting one or two years respectively, provides students with the opportunity to refine their skills under the guidance of accomplished authors and peers, preparing them for a successful career in writing and publishing.

The History and Literature programme at Columbia University offers a sophisticated master level exploration of cultural narratives. This public study mode course integrates historical analysis with literary criticism. Students engage in rigorous academic research over a standard duration to master interdisciplinary methods.

This Ancient Philosophy one-year taught graduate course at the University of Oxford offers graduate training in ancient philosophy of the highest possible quality, and aims to provide a foundation on which you can go on to pursue doctoral work in the area. 

We offer a certificate degree in Sensory Disabilities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The certificate will provide additional education for professionals interested in students with sensory disabilities. 

The Classical Civilisation MA at Birkbeck, University of London, is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed for those without prior knowledge of Greek and Latin. This course, commencing in October 2026, allows students to engage deeply with the classical world through evening seminars and independent study.

The Religion programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides students with deep academic insights over its duration. Designed for rigorous scholarly inquiry, the curriculum ensures a high standard of excellence for those pursuing advanced theological studies.

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.

This Applied Linguistics program from University of Queensland will give you the chance to develop your identity as a language professional and become part of a global network. 

The Art Master at the The Ohio State University is an exceptional, nationally ranked program that is recognized nationally and internationally. 

The Interdisciplinary Studies Programs at California State University, Bakersfield allow students to examine concepts, issues, and perspectives that cross traditional boundaries of study, and to combine elements of distinct disciplines in a unique way. 

The Creative Writing program at Cornell University in the department of English Language and Literature offers an M.F.A. degree only, with concentrations in either poetry or fiction.

The Music Studies from the University of Cambridge is a nine-month freestanding programme offering advanced training in key areas of musical studies, while at the same time providing preparation for doctoral research.

The Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at University of Michigan offers students an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Jewish civilizations and thought. The Master of Arts (M.A.) program explores the rich culture and historical experience of the Jewish people, their unique traditions, interactions with other cultures, and impact on world civilizations. 

This Philosophy degree programme at Ruhr University Bochum is unique, because it offers an insight into 2500 years of European intellectual history and to a systematic investigation of the fundamental issues of thinking.

The Creative Writing programme of the University of Aberdeen is a taught programme designed to offer you a constructive, highly supportive learning environment in which to develop your writing and creative potential. You will be introduced to the processes and challenges involved in producing creative work of publishable quality, whether in poetry or prose, fiction or creative non-fiction.

The MA in Modern History from University of Kent focuses on the period c1750-2000, and draws on the considerable range of expertise within the School to offer a broad selection of modules, allowing you to tailor your programme to your interests.

This Literature with a Specialization in French programme from Stockholm University gives you a deep knowledge of French-language literature. In addition, the studies also offer a broader perspective where the French-language literature is related to literatures of other Romance-languages, such as Italian or Portuguese, in a comparative perspective.

This Ethics - Economics, Law and Politics degree programme at Ruhr University Bochum is unique because it integrates both the normative competence of practical philosophy and social ethics and the descriptive knowledge of political science, law and economic science in a future-oriented manner and provides the foundation for interdisciplinary research and application-oriented studies.

The programme in Applied Linguistics at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China is available full time (over 1 year) or part-time (over 2-4 years).