7.6k Master's degrees in Humanities

Within the Philosophy MA programme at the University of Leeds you'll study the key debates, trends and approaches in different areas of philosophy whilst improving your skills in research and critical analysis.

The master programme in Literature with a Specialization in German from Stockholm University is a two-year programme with focus on German literary studies.

The Linguistics - Forensic Linguistics at Hofstra University is a 36 semester hour program designed to meet a growing demand for advanced training in scientific language analysis.

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Old Dominion University is widely regarded as a terminal degree. It is designed to prepare students for careers as published writers in fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction. 

The English - Literature program of The University of Toledo provides students with freedom to pursue their own objectives. In general, it is expected that students will add to the depth and breadth of their knowledge of British, American, and Anglophone literatures and their influences.

The Historical Studies MA program offered by The New School lays the foundation for all social inquiry and for informed debate on the politics and culture of our time.

The Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies M.A. at Stanford University is a one-year, full-time interdisciplinary programme. Designed for students with strong language backgrounds, it offers flexible, research-focused training. This intensive degree provides expert instruction in regional history, culture, and politics.

At the History program from University of South Dakota, you will explore people, events, institutions and values as old as the ancient world and as new as yesterday's headlines.

Develop your analytical, research and writing skills through the History program of University at Albany.

The Interdisciplinary Studies program at University of New Brunswick enables students to pursue individualized and innovative interdisciplinary research outside the boundaries of existing discipline-specific graduate programs.

The interdisciplinary Museum and Field Studies program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is administered by the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, in conjunction with the departments of anthropology; history; art history; ecology and evolutionary biology; and geological sciences; as well as other departments.

The Theory and Practice of Human Rights programme of the University of Oslo focuses on human rights in both theory and practice from legal, historical, philosophical, political and social science-based perspectives. Students are provided with specialised knowledge about human rights law, including the relationship between that law and other types of human rights initiatives and activities.

The History MA program from San Francisco State University is offered with specialties in the United States, World History, Europe and the Mediterranean before C.E. 1500, Europe after C.E. 1500, Early Modern Europe, and Gender in History.

The M.A. Philosophy at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a rigorous postgraduate programme offered in a public study mode. Students can choose between a research-focused thesis track or a practice-based non-thesis option. This on-campus course typically requires 30 to 36 credits to complete successfully.

The Church Music programme at Baylor University offers a comprehensive master level education for aspiring musical leaders. This public study mode course provides advanced training in theological and musical disciplines. Students develop professional expertise over a standard duration to excel in diverse ministry settings.

This Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Culture MA course at the University of Potsdam offers insights into Anglophone literatures and cultures worldwide. Apart from providing European and American perspectives, the program also includes an analysis of African, Asian, and Australian phenomena of literary and cultural modernity.  

Candidates for a M.A. English - Literary History at Ohio University have the opportunity to study with accomplished specialists in a diverse array of literary periods and genres. M.A. candidates are expected to complete two years of study and write either an extended essay or a thesis in their chosen area. The M.A. student's essay or thesis often grows out of his or her coursework. 

From bioethics to business, from the courtroom to the classroom, the need for ethical decision-making has never been greater. Our Master's Degree Program in Ethics and Society in the Center for Ethics Education at Fordham University will provide you with the tools for critical and compassionate engagement with the most pressing ethical issues.

The Dramatic Arts M.F.A. at the University of Lethbridge is a full-time, 24-month programme delivered in person. This public degree focuses on studio-based learning, combining advanced coursework with a research thesis. It offers students a professional environment to master performance, design, and technical production.

The M.A. in English at Carleton University is a 12-month programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced degree explores diverse literatures across transnational contexts and historical periods. Students engage with the social and political power of writing while benefiting from the university's capital location.