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7.7k Master's degrees in Humanities
Exploring Humanities programmes can be an enriching experience for international students. The cost of these programmes can vary widely. For instance, the lower-end tuition fee, represented by the €2,019, offers an affordable entry point for many students. On the other hand, the typical tuition fee, indicated by the €19,130, gives a sense of the average cost one might expect. For those looking at the higher end of the spectrum, the €48,117 highlights the premium options available. It's also worth noting that a significant 7% of programmes fall into the affordable category, making it accessible for a broader range of students. Additionally, the growing trend of online learning is reflected in the 20% of online Humanities programmes, offering flexibility for those who need it.

Theatre Studies (Playwriting)
The Theatre Studies (Playwriting) degree offered at University of Essex is led by a vibrant group of playwrights and theatre practitioners who all work professionally in the theatre industry alongside their University teaching.
English
The Master’s degree in English from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley cultivates scholarly and creative achievement through student literacy – specifically the abilities to read, write, and think critically, as well as an appreciation for the English language.
English
The M.A. in English at the University of Oklahoma is a flexible, three-year postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. Students engage in advanced research across literary studies, rhetoric, and creative writing. This curriculum fosters professional immersion through tailored specialisations and teaching experience.
Politics, Economics, Philosophy
The Politics, Economics, Philosophy MSc course from University of Hamburg focuses on the analysis of individual and collective decision-making from the perspective of the three disciplines.
Creative Writing
The MFA in Creative Writing at Chapman University encourages students to write boldly, read thoughtfully, and live vibrantly.
English
The English programme at The University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive exploration of language and literary studies. This degree provides full-time academic training in diverse fields such as creative writing and rhetoric. Students engage in rigorous research at this prestigious institution to prepare for advanced careers.
History
We offer a master degree in History at Jamia Millia Islamia.
Military History by Research
Military History by Research from University of Buckingham is a groundbreaking programme: the first one-year Research MA in Military History, and the first with an integral course of seminars by visiting lecturers of international repute.
English Literature and American Studies
The MA in English Literature and American Studies from The University of Manchester prepares students for undertaking further research in the discipline, but it is also aimed at those who wish to broaden and deepen their critical engagement with English and American literature and culture.

Art
The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Art and Art History offers a terminal graduate degree in Art with four disciplines: design, cinematic arts, intermedia, and glass. Each of these programs combines complex independent research and creative activity in line with contemporary professional practice.
Secondary Modern Foreign Languages
The Secondary Modern Foreign Languages programme offered by University of Sussex prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent.
French
The M.A. French at the University of British Columbia is a public, in-person programme delivered at the Vancouver campus. Over approximately two years, students engage in advanced research across linguistics and literature. This master’s degree offers a rigorous academic environment for exploring the Francophone world.
Philosophy
The graduate program in Philosophy at University of California, Davis, is a small, collegial, and supportive program with a largely analytic orientation.
Linguistics
The Linguistics programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers world-class training in human language theory. This full-time, on-campus course provides M.A. and Ph.D. pathways over five years. Students engage in advanced research and fieldwork within an internationally acclaimed academic department.
Linguistics
The Linguistics course at the University of Waikato is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.

War, Culture and Society
What is the human experience – and cost – of war? Looking beyond the dates and battlefield details of typical military history, this War, Culture and Society degree from University of Essex raises urgent questions about why societies go to war. You will engage with diverse perspectives on violence and conflict in the modern period, and examine case studies from all over the world.

Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.

Italian
Italian from University of Malta provides you with the chance to write an advanced and lengthy piece of original work on a topic of your choosing involving the Italian language, its literature and culture under the expert guidance and supervision of the Faculty of Arts.
History
University of Washington offers the History programme. The Graduate Program in History is designed for students who intend to complete the doctoral degree in our program. Consequently, our graduate program does not typically admit students who want to complete a terminal MA program only.

Applied Linguistics
On this Applied Linguistics from University of York programme, you'll discover a range of theories and methods for the study of language development and language use in social interaction, including bilingualism and multilingualism, second language acquisition and processing, language attrition, and multimodal conversation analysis.