7.6k Master's degrees in Humanities

The M.Sc. in Interdisciplinary Oncology at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, in-person programme. This full-time course provides advanced training across diverse cancer-related fields. Students engage in high-level academic study and laboratory work at the Vancouver campus over approximately two years.

Delve deep into the rich, evolutionary history of music, and expand your knowledge of historical composers, eras and literature with a Master of Music in Music History in Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University. 

With this General and Applied Linguistics program at the Australian National University you will have the opportunity to explore diverse topics across general and applied linguistics areas including structural linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, language contact, language teaching, language and culture, social interaction, forensic linguistics and language documentation

This nine-month interdisciplinary programme in Medieval Studies at the University of Oxford is aimed at students who wish to follow courses in more than one discipline in medieval studies and who are keen to extend their skills. The degree is supported by several faculties within the Humanities Division, demonstrating the University’s tremendous wealth of scholarship in the period.

The Film Production and Creative Writing MFA at the University of British Columbia is a prestigious, full-time master’s programme delivered in person. This public degree focuses on directing and screenwriting for those with a film background. It offers intensive training over a standard two-year duration in Vancouver.

Covering the historical period from Classical Athens to Christian Byzantium, we offer courses which allow you to examine many aspects of the Ancient History of Greece, Rome and the Near East. Our Ancient History course at Royal Holloway University of London also provides postgraduates with the ideal foundation for conducting further research at doctoral level.

This Theory and Practice - Interdisciplinary Studies degree program from Montana State University Billings allows students to develop a comprehensive plan for advanced study in an area of education other than those specifically designed programs in the department. 

The French M.Sc. at University of Victoria is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered on-campus. This full-time course typically spans one to two years, offering students a public study mode focused on advanced linguistics and literature. It provides a rigorous academic environment for mastering Francophone cultures.

The Religious Studies M.A. at the University of Ottawa is a public programme exploring religious phenomena through historical and sociological lenses. Students can choose between a thesis or research paper stream. This two-year programme offers a deep academic investigation into diverse global and Canadian traditions.

The MPhil in Inclusive Innovation at the University of Cape Town develops inclusive innovators who boldly pursue ambitious ideas and dreams while doing meaningful and purposeful work in a focused and supportive environment.

The Modern Languages master's programme at Kansas State University offers advanced training in French, German, or Spanish. This 30-credit hour degree is delivered via a public study mode over two years. It focuses on linguistics, culture, and pedagogy to prepare students for professional careers or further doctoral research.

Celtic Studies (Full-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a unique distance-learning programme which offers students interested in Welsh and Celtic Studies the opportunity to study various aspects of the history, literature and cultural heritage of the Celtic regions in their own homes.

Get the support of a talented community of peers? Focus on fiction, narrative nonfiction or poetry in the graduate M.F.A. Writing program from University of New Hampshire, which has launched the careers of hundreds of poets, novelists, storywriters, essayists and memoirists.

The Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts MA program offered at San Francisco State University prepares students to create and critically evaluate content in the media arts.

The M.A. in English at The University of Vermont offers an advanced exploration of literature, media, and theory. This 30-credit postgraduate programme is delivered on-campus through full-time study, providing students with rigorous training in critical analysis, research methods, and diverse literary traditions.

The Chinese programme of Rutgers University is primarily designed for practicing Chinese language teachers at American secondary schools who wish to further develop their professional knowledge and skills.

The M.A. in Philosophy at the University of British Columbia offers advanced training in fundamental inquiry. This two-year programme provides flexible thesis or coursework routes for full-time study. Students develop expert research skills and engage with world-leading faculty at the Vancouver campus in a supportive environment.

History from Texas A&M University is small enough to closely address students’ specific needs but large enough to function as an active research community. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

The MA in Public History programme at Royal Holloway University of London  is aimed at historians who are keen to engage the public by becoming experts in communicating ideas about the past in a range of spaces and media.

The MA in Script Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London, is a one-year full-time programme designed for aspiring writers. This degree equips you with essential skills in storytelling for film, television, and radio, fostering creativity and professional growth. Engage in an immersive learning experience with a focus on developing your unique voice and industry connections.