Humanities

7.8k Master's degrees in Humanities

Tohoku University4,4(5)

Sendai, Japan Top 1% in Worldwide

Cross-National

The Cross-National at Tohoku University consists of a 2-year Master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program affiliated with the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies at Tohoku University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$5,066/yr

University of Nevada, Reno4,1(13)

Reno, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

Develop your writing at the Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from University of Nevada, Reno through expert mentorship, workshops, publishing classes, and a faculty-guided thesis.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$18,632/yr

Old Dominion University4,3(12)

Norfolk, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Applied Linguistics

Applied Linguistics at Old Dominion University prepares students to pursue advanced graduate study or to teach in colleges, adult education programs, businesses, private schools, or institutions in the U.S. or abroad.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,050/yr

Leiden University4,0(131)

Leiden, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Assyriology (research)

The Assyriology (research) MA programme at Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of the Ancient Near Eastern world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,104/yr

Abilene Christian University3,9(88)

Abilene, United States

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts programme at Abilene Christian University is a versatile 36-credit hour graduate degree designed for completion over two years. This interdisciplinary course offers flexible study modes, including full-time and part-time options with day, evening, and online classes to suit diverse professional schedules.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$28,674/yr

UCL4,0(122)

London, United Kingdom +1 Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The Linguistics MA from University College London (UCL) aims to give students a thorough grounding in modern theoretical linguistics.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$39,717/yr

Trinity College Dublin4,1(111)

Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies

The Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies programme at Trinity College Dublin is a high-level M.Phil. degree. This public course lasts one year full-time or two years part-time. It offers a deep exploration of Anglophone writing from the nineteenth century to today, utilising the university's world-famous library.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$21,130/yr

OnCampus London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom

Classics - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Classics - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,828/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Historic Buildings

The Historic Buildings course at the University of York will allow you to explore current intellectual and professional research priorities in the archaeology of buildings and introduce you to conservation legislation, policy and practice. You'll leave with excellent research and communication skills relating to the research, analysis and interpretation of historic buildings.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$34,520/yr

Ural Federal University3,9(28)

Ekaterinburg, Russia Top 4% in Worldwide

Foreign Languages and Cultures in The Global World

The Foreign Languages and Cultures in The Global World degree from Ural Federal University aims to prepare highly-qualified specialists in the field of foreign languages and their teaching, translation, intercultural communication.

Master Part-time On-campus

2 years, 7 months$4,316/yr

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(63)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Writing for Theatre, Screen and Radioes

Gain experience in dramatic writing in various forms with our MA Writing for Theatre, Screen and Radio at Royal Holloway. Showcase your talents and build your portfolio so you can launch your career as a writer. Writing for Theatre, Screen and Radioes degree is offered at Royal Holloway University of London.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$35,986/yr

University of Southampton4,4(91)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English

On this English programme at University of Southampton you can gain the knowledge and skills to become an inspiring, fully-qualified English teacher.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,919/yr

Leiden University4,0(131)

Leiden, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

German Literature and Culture

The German Literature and Culture MA programme at Leiden University offers the largest number of German-language master’s courses in the Netherlands and covers the fields of literary and cultural studies from the Middle Ages to the present.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$25,104/yr

University of the Basque Country4,0(110)

Bilbao, Spain Top 4% in Worldwide

Cognitive Neuroscience of Language

One of the aims of this Cognitive Neuroscience of Language program from University of the Basque Country is to train interdisciplinary researchers in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Language, to further advance and transfer this knowledge to the areas of Health and Education.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$2,092/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Lynchburg, United States

Religion - Evangelism and Church Planting

Learn how to effectively serve in administrative and ministry capacities in a growing church with the Master of Arts in Religion - Evangelism and Church Planting degree at Liberty University. Here, you’ll explore the spiritual factors that contribute to church growth, as well as evangelism practices and church planting methods.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2½ years$5,700/yr

The Ohio State University4,5(31)

Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Germanic Languages and Literatures

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University is home to one of the oldest and largest Germanic Languages and Literatures programs in the country.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,310/yr

University of Oregon4,0(25)

Eugene, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

East Asian Languages and Literatures

The East Asian Languages and Literatures programme at the University of Oregon offers a deep immersion into the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea. This full-time degree develops critical thinking and linguistic fluency, preparing students for global careers through expert mentorship and extensive study abroad options.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$34,386/yr

Charles Sturt University4,1(67)

Canberra, Australia Top 5% in Worldwide

Arts (Theological Studies)

Interested in deepening your faith and engaging with serious Christian thought? Already have an undergraduate degree in another discipline? Then the Master of Arts (Theological Studies) from Charles Sturt University is for you. With flexible modes of study, this course will give you a thorough overview of the Bible, Christian theology, church history, and Christian ministry and practice.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$17,563/yr

The New School4,3(16)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The MA in Philosophy from The New School is a 30 credit program providing students with advanced training in the history of philosophy and in central areas of current philosophical inquiry. The program offers an optional specialized minor in Psychoanalysis.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$38,025/yr

University of Cape Town4,1(159)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Programme Evaluation

This Programme Evaluation course at University of Cape Town is a one and a half-year full-time programme (both the coursework and dissertation are completed within the year and a half of study) starting in the first week of February each year. The programme consists of coursework and a research dissertation.

M.Phil. Part-time On-campus

2 years$6,315/yr