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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 €2,026, offers an affordable entry point for many students. On the other hand, the typical tuition fee, indicated by the €19,158, gives a sense of the average cost one might expect. For those looking at the higher end of the spectrum, the €48,534 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.

Ethics and Political Philosophy
In this English-taught Philosophy Research Master’s programme, you will study ethics and political philosophy in relation to societal and political issues – such as climate change, social injustice, protests, public health, technology and digitalization.
History
The History programme at the University of Louisville offers a comprehensive exploration of the human experience. This degree is available as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course, providing students with essential research and analytical skills. Study on-campus to transform your passion for the past into a professional career.
Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism
The Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism programme offered by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz deals with the subject of the academic and social aspects of European multilingualism at the local, national and EU-wide level. It combines the components language and society.
Classics
The MA-track Classics at University of Groningen offers education in a wide range of skills to the aspiring classicist: from in-depth analysis of all aspects of a Greek or Latin text to interdisciplinary and thematic studies of important facets of Classical Antiquity.
Literature and Culture
Discover the Power of Cultural Expression through our online MA in Literature and Culture offered at The University of Hertfordshire Online.
Creative Writing
The program in Creative Writing at University of Wisconsin Madison offers a two-year master of fine arts degree in creative writing in the areas of fiction and poetry.
Philosophy Sport for Development
At Philosophy Sport for Development from the University of the Western Cape, you'll use the knowledge and research to impact society.
Writing
You bring the passion for storytelling, we’ll help you develop your craft, tap into your creativity, and increase your network. At Johns Hopkins University our goal is that you will leave our Writing program ready to write, publish, and edit at the highest levels possible.

Translation Studies
The Translation Studies degree delivered by University of Galway is designed to equip our graduates with the skills, knowledge and professional expertise needed to thrive in the language services industry and beyond.

Philosophy - Ethics, Policy and Global Challenges
Study philosophical and ethical issues that arise with respect to populism, migration, terrorism, inequality, sustainability, and the role that science and technology play in our society. In the Philosophy - Ethics, Policy and Global Challenges program at Tilburg University you'll develop crucial skills that enable you to think critically, conceptualize things clearly, and argue convincingly.
Corpus Linguistics (Online)
Throughout this Corpus Linguistics (Online) course from Lancaster University you’ll work with renowned experts and access cutting-edge research discoveries and software tools.
History
The Master of Arts in History at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. This public study mode course typically lasts one year and offers both thesis and course-based routes. Students engage with diverse global regions and thematic specialisations within a vibrant research environment.
Religious Studies
The MA program in Religious Studies from University of Erfurt provides the opportunity to study the plurality of religious traditions in Europe in past and present.
Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
The Near Eastern Languages and Cultures program from The Ohio State University offers study in some of the world’s richest languages, literatures and cultural traditions, including Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Turkish, as well as a number of ancient Near Eastern languages, among them Aramaic, Biblical Hebrew and Ugaritic.
Slavic Languages and Literature
The Slavic Languages and Literature programme at Stanford University offers a comprehensive study of Russian culture, literary theory, and history. Available as a full-time B.A. (Hons), M.A., or Ph.D., the degree provides students with deep linguistic expertise and access to world-class research archives in California.
History
The History Master is offered by California State University San Bernardino. The MA in History at California State University, San Bernardino offers students the opportunity to further their study of history in an innovative, active, and rigorous program.

Musical Arts
Build on your Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma and get the high-level music skills and critical perspective you need for a career in music or a related field. The Musical Arts programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.
English
The English program offered by Washington State University provides a solid foundation for more specialized doctoral study in English or American literature, American studies, comparative literature, or postcolonial anglophone literatures, as well as for professional training in such areas as law, information technology, divinity, journalism, and business.

German
On this German programme at University of Southampton you'll be trained to teach all secondary school pupils within the UK’s National Curriculum for Languages framework.

Political Science - Applied Political Theory
Applied Political Theory is not just about interpreting or explaining the world, but also about changing it. From climate change to homelessness, great societal challenges require that we make decent and legitimate political choices. This specialisation provides you with the tools to evaluate whether and how the exercise of power by political actors and institutions can be justified.