7.6k Master's degrees in Humanities

The Creative Writing program of the Vanderbilt University has been a vital part of the Department of English for nearly a century.

The Linguistics program at the University of California, Davis, offers both a Ph.D. and a M.A. The Ph.D. program is supported by a wide array of faculty and encompasses numerous research areas.

The Applied Linguistics M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, 45-credit postgraduate programme. Available in both thesis and course-based tracks, this full-time degree explores language learning and pedagogy within a multilingual urban setting. It is ideal for those focusing on second-language acquisition.

The department offers a small and intensive one-year terminal M.A. program. Students in the History program at the College of William & Mary will take two semesters of coursework, including an introduction to historiography and historical method, research seminars, and thematic as well as regionally-based reading seminars. 

The History program at Clemson University offers courses in all areas of historical study, including medieval and modern Europe, Russia, Latin America, Asia, and Africa, but its special strengths are in the United States, the American South, and Britain. 

The MA program in English Language and Literature from University of Maryland provides broad training in literature, language, and theory for a mix of students, ranging from teachers and other professionals in the greater Washington DC/Baltimore metropolitan area, who are well served by the terminal MA, to aspiring scholars who regard the MA as a step toward the PhD. 

The Classical Singing programme of University of Szeged is designed to provide students with basic theoretical subjects such as literature, prosody, history of art, stylistics, music history, folk music, composition theory, concert visiting, composition practice and analysis.

The Comparative Studies in History and Society programme from Koc University combines the strengths of the sociology and history departments of Koç University in an interdisciplinary Master of Arts (M.A.) program.

With a reputation for national and international excellence and innovation, our History Department was ranked 1st in the country for the highest concentration of world-leading research activity. The Research in History programme is offered by the University of Warwick.

Taking your MA in History programme at Royal Holloway University of London means that you will have maximum flexibility to fully tailor your degree to your own areas of interest. Our internationally renowned academics, who are at the forefront of research and methodological innovation, will inspire and challenge you.

The Crusader Studies course at Royal Holloway University of London  offers a unique and fascinating examination of the ideas, impact and personalities of this subject from the medieval age to the present day. You will be taught, inspired and challenged by internationally recognised experts in this field.

In the American Studies (History) programme of the University of Amsterdam, we study the United States – from inside and out – historically and with an eye toward the present. We explore politics and foreign policy, but also the culture that has influenced and reflected the world.

With the Philosophy programme from University College Dublin, you will develop your skills of critical analysis in both speech and writing, precision and clarity in your self-expression and a much more nuanced appreciation of central philosophical questions.

Today's world is beset by problems, and yet as a society we are given few opportunities to consider the big questions of life. Religious Education gives learners this opportunity. The PGCE Religious Education programme at the University College London (UCL) supports students in developing the skills they need to help pupils explore what they think about life, the world and beyond.

The Philosophy of Religion program offered by Goethe University Frankfurt is designed for graduates with a bachelor's degree in philosophy, Protestant and Catholic theology, religious studies, or other professionally qualifying degree programs (provided they have prior knowledge of philosophy) who wish to pursue academic specialization in the branch of Philosophy of Religion.

Modern Indian Studies from University of Göttingen unites perspectives from the humanities, the social sciences and economics. 

The Master's Degree in Linguistic Data Sciences at the University of Eastern Finland is a two-year programme. This M.A. programme is taught entirely in English, offering a comprehensive exploration of language and its digital applications. Students can tailor their studies to their interests through various elective modules.

The Humanities MA course at American Public University is based on the great ideas, works, and thinkers who defined civilization as embodied in the "great books" tradition established at the University of Chicago and now in use at other leading institutions such as the University of Notre Dame, Boston University, and Columbia University.  

This History MA from The Open University UK provides theoretical and practical training in major themes in local and regional history, research methods, project planning and writing. 

The English - Professional Writing MA at Northern Arizona University is a 33-credit postgraduate programme designed for aspiring communicators. Delivered through a flexible online study mode, this degree focuses on creating reader-driven content. Students develop high-level expertise in technical and professional documentation.