7.6k Master's degrees in Humanities

The Foreign Languages (French, German, and Spanish) MA program from  Mississippi State University provides an extremely flexible and interdisciplinary course of study.

The MA in English - Applied English Studies program at the California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt will prepare you for a range of pursuits while enhancing your critical reading, writing, teaching, research, and other scholarly skills.

European Master in Lexicography (EMLex) from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)  is an international Master’s degree programme (120 ECTS) that has been offered since 2009. Since 2016 the EMLex can be concluded with an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree.  

The Department of History at Old Dominion University offers courses of study leading to the Master of Arts with a major in history.

The Master of Arts program in English at Old Dominion University develops professional competency in literary and textual analysis and in writing. The program offers concentrations in literature, the teaching of English, rhetoric and composition, and professional writing.

The Theatre - Dramatic Writing MFA program from Arizona State University includes coursework in playwriting, screenwriting, historical studies in theatre, dramatic theory, directing new work, literary management, electives and related topics such as writing for solo performance, storytelling, devising and collaborative writing.

University of Massachusetts Boston's Creative Writing MFA is a highly selective, 3-year creative writing master's program. UMass Boston is Boston’s only public research university and the most diverse university in New England. 

The English Literature and Publishing program at DePaul University provides an intensive knowledge of British and American English literature, as well as a robust set of skills in scholarship and criticism, allowing you to innovate in your chosen field.

The Master of Arts degree in History at University of Windsor combines an intensive project of research with an orientation to contemporary modes of historical interpretation.

The Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences at San Diego State University is a versatile, interdisciplinary M.A. programme. Designed for both full-time students and part-time professionals, this public course offers a customisable curriculum. Students explore diverse fields over a flexible duration to suit their goals.

The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies offers the Philosophy MA program at Arizona State University that spans philosophical matters from ancient Greece to modern-day ethics. 

The Interdisciplinary Studies M.Sc. at Texas Tech University is a 36-credit, online programme designed for versatile learners. It offers a flexible academic path for those with broad intellectual interests across multiple fields, providing a public study mode that supports diverse career goals and cultural development.

The Theatre and Performance Studies program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to performance as research as integral to the study of the history, theory and practice of theatre and performance from around the world.

The Judaic Studies M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a comprehensive two-year postgraduate programme. Available in full-time mode, this degree explores cultural traditions through diverse academic lenses. Students benefit from expert faculty guidance and internship opportunities within a vibrant research environment.

The English program of the Utah State University is a great program for students who are looking for a broad education in English.

The French Language and Literature at University at Buffalo is a full-time, two-year M.A. degree delivered in person. This 36-credit programme focuses on advanced linguistic mastery and cultural analysis. Students engage in rigorous academic training within the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures in Buffalo.

The Rhetoric programme at Carnegie Mellon University is an intensive one-year course delivered in a public study mode. This M.A. degree provides advanced training in communication and writing, preparing students for doctoral research or professional leadership roles through expert mentoring and interdisciplinary study.

The Creative Writing program at Wichita State University is the twelfth oldest in the nation and is known for producing well-trained writers—and well-prepared teachers of writing and literature. 

The M.F.A. in Creative Writing at the University of Kansas is a three-year, public programme designed for aspiring authors. Students engage in intensive workshops and literature studies to produce a book-length manuscript. This full-time course provides a supportive environment for developing professional writing skills.

The Buddhist Studies MA programme from University of Hamburg takes an academic approach to Buddhist traditions, Buddhist ethics, and Buddhist philosophical perspectives. This independent program is unique in Germany and has an excellent international reputation. Universität Hamburg's Buddhist Studies program focuses on the intellectual history of Buddhism and manuscript cultures.