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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 €2,014, offers an affordable entry point for many students. On the other hand, the typical tuition fee, indicated by the €19,092, 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.
English
As a student in the Master of Arts (M.A.) in English at Southern Connecticut State University, you’ll be a part of a graduate program defined by small, in-person seminars, one-on-one mentorship with publishing faculty, and a serious commitment to literature, ideas, and conversation.
Philosophy
The M.A. in Philosophy from Ohio University's Philosophy Department welcomes students with a broad range of interests and backgrounds. Students get strong grounding in various fields of philosophy and write a master’s thesis.
Philosophy and Social Policy
The Master of Arts degree in Philosophy and Social Policy at George Washington University develops the critical thinking, close reading, persuasive writing and oral communication skills needed for success in a doctoral program or teaching career.
French
The French programme at the University of Kansas is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree focusing on Francophone language, literature, and culture. This full-time, campus-based course typically spans two years, offering students advanced professional preparation through dedicated research, teaching mentorship, and extensive library resources.
Theological Studies
Theological Studies from University of Redlands fosters development of theological understanding as part of educational, professional, and spiritual growth.
Linguistics
At Linguistics from the University of the Western Cape, you'll study guided by experts from its various fields and sub-disciplines to address the questions that arise when we seek to understand the role of multilingualism as a resource for participatory linguistic citizenship.

Creative Writing Poetry (Part time)
This Creative Writing Poetry (Part time) offered by the University of East Anglia is your chance to immerse yourself in reading and writing poetry in UEA’s world-leading Creative Writing department.
Modern Languages and Literatures
The M.A. in Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a versatile postgraduate programme. Offered in a public study mode on campus, it features specialisations in French, German, and Spanish. Students complete 30 to 36 credits through research-focused or professional tracks.
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies program from University of the West is a two-year, full-time degree program that allows students to gain a critical appreciation and understanding of different facets of religion. More specifically, it seeks to extend a student’s background in Buddhism and Buddhist Studies, with an emphasis on practical applications in the contemporary world.

Creative and Critical Writing
The Creative and Critical Writing at the University of Liverpool develops your abilities through a combination of creative engagement with prose and drama on writing and placement modules, and a critical study of literature.

Interdisciplinary Studies
The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree programme from Virginia Commonwealth University provides an opportunity for the highly motivated student to pursue a unique course of study that combines graduate course work in a learner-centred approach to graduate education.
English
Chicago State University offers a Master of Arts program in English, providing students with advanced training in the field of English literature, writing, and language studies.
History
The History programme at Simon Fraser University offers a comprehensive Master level education through a public study mode. This advanced curriculum provides students with intensive research training and expert supervision, ensuring a deep understanding of historical contexts and professional methodologies over the course of the degree.
Religious Studies
The University of Regina offers a Master's in Religious Studies as a public study programme. This advanced degree provides students with an academically nurturing environment to explore complex global belief systems. The curriculum focuses on professional skills and research excellence through flexible, high-impact learning.
Religious Studies
Unification Theological Seminary's M.A. in Religious Studies is a broad-based degree program for students who seek to integrate their faith with knowledge of religions and their impact on society, and who seek to equip themselves for a variety of ministries and career options, especially for the task of building peace among religions and cultures.

English Language Teaching (Non-Thesis)
English Language Teaching (Non-Thesis) at Istanbul Aydin University is a professionally oriented graduate program designed to enhance advanced pedagogical knowledge and classroom expertise in English language education.

Global Philosophy and Intensive Language
The Global Philosophy and Intensive Language programme offered at SOAS University of London provides a rich and advanced engagement with philosophy which exposes students to a wide variety of global, rather than narrowly Western, intellectual traditions and themes than would be possible in other philosophy postgraduate degree programmes.
Philosophy
The study of Philosophy at University of California, Santa Barbara is oriented towards analytic philosophy.
Creative Writing
Northern Michigan University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program is a three-year, 48-credit degree. Students will take workshops in more than one genre (we offer fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and occasionally screenwriting), two literature courses plus one critical theory course.
Creative Writing
The Department of English at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign offers a program of study in Creative Writing leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree.