58 Part-time Master's in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

Choose the topics you want to study and the questions you want to research. Join the Philosophy programme of the University of Sunderland. 

The MASc in Complex Systems and Problems at The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) develops interdisciplinary problem-solving as a genuine skill. It suits anyone with a specific challenge in mind, professionally or personally, or who simply values thinking this way. The most general of the three master's degrees at LIS, it is available full-time and part-time.

With internationally renowned researchers, state-of-the-art facilities, a passion for interdisciplinary working and a focus on real-world impact, the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities has a lot to offer research students within the Humanities Research Degree MPhil/PhD programme offered at De Montfort University.

At Fine Art from Newcastle University internationally significant research profile of our staff and our excellent facilities provide a stimulating environment for practical or theoretical research.

The academic study of children’s literature has developed over the past 30 years, and is now a recognised multidisciplinary field of enquiry. This Children's Literature programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, will enable you to explore the relationship between reader, writer, text and context, and consider the processes that underpin those interactions.

The Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity programme at Birkbeck, University of London offers a comprehensive postgraduate experience through a M.A., PG Cert, and PG Dip. This course is available full-time or part-time, with classes scheduled in the evening. The duration varies, with the M.A. taking one year full-time or two years part-time.

History of Art - Renaissance to Modernism by Research from University of Buckingham gives an overview of the development of Western art and its leading artists and movements and offers students the chance to study in depth an approved topic of their choosing. 

Durham University offers an MA in Environmental Humanities, designed to be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time. This interdisciplinary programme equips students with the necessary skills to address the pressing global environmental challenges. Engage deeply with the humanities while studying in the vibrant setting of Durham City.

The Health Humanities programme from University College London (UCL) enables students to approach issues relating to health and illness from both a historical and contemporary perspective and from a variety of a disciplines, including anthropology, history, philosophy, sociology, science and technology studies, global health, literature and film studies. 

The MSc in Culinary Innovation Management at Birkbeck, University of London, is a one-year programme offered on campus, commencing in October 2026. This course can be pursued either full-time or part-time, allowing flexibility for students to manage their studies alongside other commitments.

MA Design at Arts University Plymouth develops products, practices and applications for contemporary society through a speculative lens to imagine design beyond the status quo of production and consumption. It does this by teaching design as an active mode of research that seeks to positively impact human and planetary wellbeing.

You’ll engage with transformative ideas and real-world challenges, developing creative and analytical approaches to understanding power, resistance and change in a rapidly shifting world.  The Global Politics - Arts and Activism programme is offered at Goldsmiths, University of London.

The part-time M.Sc. in Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity at Birkbeck, University of London offers a unique opportunity to explore complex social issues. This two-year programme is designed for those seeking a deep understanding of cultural dynamics, with classes held in the evenings to accommodate working professionals.

The Music Production programme at Staffordshire University is a master level course designed for creative professionals. Delivered through a public study mode, this postgraduate degree focuses on immersive, hands-on learning within industry-standard facilities to help you build a professional portfolio and network.

The MPhil/PhD in English and Humanities at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive research experience. This programme is available for both full-time and part-time study, with a duration of four years for full-time students and seven years for part-time students, all conducted on campus.

The MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a unique interdisciplinary programme. This postgraduate degree lasts one year full-time or up to six years part-time. Delivered via public online learning, it blends creative practice with scholarly archaeological study.

The Global Urbanism degree from UCL will equip you with the critical skills and specialist knowledge to operate as an urbanist in today's global environment, collaborating across sectors to tackle urgent challenges and shape fairer cities.

In the Arts and Humanities programme from Royal College of Art supports research across art and writing practice, art and design history and theory, curating and criticism, with expert supervision for theoretical and practice-led projects, as well as industrial collaborations and technologically focused research. 

The Master of Arts in Humanities at Warnborough College is an interdisciplinary degree programme that embraces the disciplines of English (language and literature), philosophy and religious studies, art history, history/political science, psychology, and cultural studies.

Study your chosen topic as part of an innovative and energising research environment. This Humanities course at York St John University has been designed to place emphasis on your intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and responsibilities to our communities.