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36 Master's degrees offered by the university
Southeast Asian Studies
The Master of Arts program in Southeast Asian Studies from University of Washington offers students a framework within which to carry out the interdisciplinary study of the peoples and nations of insular and mainland Southeast Asia―Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Loro’sae, and Viet Nam.
Scandinavian Languages and Literature
The Master's Degree in Scandinavian Languages and Literature from University of Washington requires a working knowledge of the methods of literary study (historical, cultural and linguistic study of texts), including some literary criticism and theory.
Chinese
Over one billion people speak some form of Chinese. Modern Standard Chinese, the official language of China, is the most widely spoken language in the world. Chinese characters, invented circa 1,200 B.C. and still in use today, have been central to the development of writing in other Asian countries such as Japan, Korea and Vietnam. University of Washington offers the Chinese programme.
Buddhist Studies
University of Washington's Buddhist Studies disciplinary concentration within the South Asia languages and literature program in the Department of Asian Languages and Literature offers courses leading to the general departmental M.A. and Ph.D. degrees with a specialization in Buddhist Studies.
International Studies - China Studies
The International Studies - China Studies program at the University of Washington offers students the opportunity to develop a substantial understanding of Chinese culture, history, society, and contemporary issues.
International Studies - South Asia
University of Washington's M.A. program in International Studies - South Asia offers students a framework within which to carry out the interdisciplinary study of the peoples and nations of the South Asian subcontinent – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan and Bhutan.
Learning Sciences and Human Development
Learning Sciences and Human Development at the University of Washington is a graduate study option that focuses on the nature and interaction of learning, development, and culture in a variety of settings
International Studies
The Master of Arts in International Studies program from University of Washington is designed for two kinds of students. The graduate program requires proficiency in a modern foreign language. Students concentrate on two out of three three foci: Regional, Professional, or International Studies Field Focus.
German Studies
The Master of Arts in German Studies from University of Washington is intended to give students a broad overview of the field of German Studies, including literary history, intellectual history, cultural studies, and pedagogy.
Middle East Studies
Do you want to know more about what’s happening in the Middle East? Are you thinking about a career that requires expertise on the modern Middle East? Do you want to make a difference in the world? Then consider the Master’s of Arts in Middle East Studies at the University of Washington.
Social and Cultural Foundations of Education
The Social and Cultural Foundations of Education program at the University of Washington addresses fundamental questions about the meaning, purpose, and significance of education in society. It explores education from the perspective of the humanities and liberal arts, as well as from the perspectives of different stakeholders in society, using tools of analysis based in history and philosophy.
Sustainable International Development
The Sustainable International Development program at the University of Washington trains lawyers to be active problem solvers and leaders. Graduates will leave here prepared to help the world recover from the global pandemic, which threatens the stability of economies worldwide and livelihoods of people across the planet.
Culturally Sustaining Education
Our Culturally Sustaining Education program at the University of Washington seeks to join, center, and sustain the strengths, wisdom, histories, and futures of Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander and all global majority young people, families, Elders, communities and educators across multiple intersections with gender, disability, language, land, migration, class, and more.
Business Analytics
This interdisciplinary Business Analytics program from University of Washington is designed for professionals and college students who want to sharpen their critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, data/analytical decision-making, digital technology-enablement and project and process management skills.
Political Science
As the major research institution in the Northwest, the University of Washington affords an expansive learning environment for the approximately eight thousand students who are working toward advanced degrees in the University's graduate and professional schools, and offers the Political Science programme.
Geography
University of Washington offers both an M.A. and Ph.D. in Geography and these programs are fashioned at the intersection of several broad research specialties. Following the work of the faculty, graduate students are encouraged to think outside the box of any particular ‘adjectival’ sub-field of human geography.
Communities and Networks
The Master of Communication in Communities and Networks at the University of Washington is a professional communication strategy degree that emphasizes building community, growing networks, and crafting organizational identity.
Communication Leadership
The Master of Communication in Communication Leadership at the University of Washington offers broad foundation in communication theory, practice, and methods for those looking to launch a new career in the communication industries.
Policy Studies
The Master of Arts in Policy Studies (MAPS) programme at the University of Washington offers an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach to the study of how policy interventions can serve the public good, advise public decisions, and advance social change.
Archaeological Heritage
University of Washington offers the Master of Arts Program in Archaeological Heritage.