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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 €19,173, 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.
Modern History
Study modern history in one of Scotland’s ancient universities, the fifth oldest in the English-speaking world. The Modern History programme of the University of Aberdeen offers a combination of cutting-edge research, world-leading faculty, and a tradition of historical study dating back more than 500 years.
Art Business
The pioneering Art Business MA program from Sotheby's Institute of Art provides a vocational bridge for art history students into this vast commercial art world.
Russian and East European Literature and Culture
This Russian and East European Literature and Culture MA offered at the University College London (UCL) is one of the most wide-ranging programmes of its kind, offering a rich variety of modules on the region, ranging from the premodern period to the 21st century, from Russia and Poland to the Czech Republic and Croatia, and from film and philosophy to literature and cultural studies.
Music History and Literature
Music History and Literature is offered by Ohio University. While emphasis in the program is on Historical Musicology, studies in contemporary music (20th and 21st centuries) include units in Ethnomusicology and world music.
Islam in the West
This Theology and Religious Studies MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on different professional fields, and you can choose between four different tracks, including Islam in the West.
Early Childhood
The Early Childhood M.Sc. at Liverpool Hope University is a research-informed programme exploring early years education through interdisciplinary lenses. This 12-month full-time or 27-month part-time course offers a professional perspective on child development and rights, delivered via flexible evening and weekend sessions.
English Education
Whether you’re a current educator looking to grow your impact or a lifelong learner drawn to deeper literary study, the English Education program at University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers two flexible concentrations tailored to your goals.
Italian
The Italian programme at Columbia University offers a comprehensive Master of Arts curriculum. This public study mode course provides deep immersion into linguistic and cultural expertise. Students engage in rigorous academic training over a standard duration to master the complexities of the Italian language and its heritage.
Secondary in Religious Education (School-Led)
In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Secondary in Religious Education (School-Led) (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS.
Theatre and Drama
The Theatre and Drama programme at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive master level education. This public study mode course provides students with world-class training in the arts. It is designed for those seeking to refine their creative skills within a prestigious and innovative academic environment.
Theology
Students in the Theology program of the Union Presbyterian Seminary often focus on a burning question. With passion for a topic, they utilize courses, directed studies, and a thesis or summative project to engage this question vigorously.
Christian Thought and History
The Christian Thought and History programme at the University of Otago explores the global impact of Christian beliefs. This flexible degree, available full-time or via distance learning, examines how religious ideas shape Western civilisation. Students gain deep insights into historical and contemporary cultural contexts.
Linguistics
The Linguistics Master’s at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a public programme focused on indigenous languages. This specialised degree type provides intensive training in formal linguistic theory and research methods. Students engage in full-time study to master the complexities of human language structures.
Digital Ideation
Digital Ideation at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts empowers you to transform emerging technologies into sustainable, everyday realities through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Creative Writing and Publishing
The MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing program from DePaul University will prepare and empower you to write a novel or memoir, or a collection of poetry or stories while at DePaul.
Public History and Heritage (Extended)
The Public History and Heritage (Extended) MA at Swansea University is a two-year, full-time programme designed to equip students with essential skills for careers in heritage and related sectors. This degree offers a comprehensive academic foundation and practical experience, making it ideal for those aiming for advanced roles or doctoral studies in the field.
Spanish
The Spanish M.Sc. at the University of Toronto is a comprehensive one-year postgraduate programme. Delivered in a public study mode, this academic course offers advanced training in Hispanic linguistics and cultures. It serves as an ideal foundation for doctoral research or professional careers in education and translation.
Educational Leadership - Social Emotional Learning, Character, and Ethics
Concordia University Irvine’s MA in Educational Leadership - Social Emotional Learning, Character, and Ethics equips educators with a contemporary understanding of complex social, cultural, and policy issues and best practices to build school programs that engage with the real world.

English - Modernities Literature, Theory and Culture from the Romantics to the Present
This English - Modernities Literature, Theory and Culture from the Romantics to the Present degree delivered by the University College Cork introduces you to the advanced study of American, British, and Irish literature and other cultural forms, from the eighteenth century to the present day, as well as to a selection of theoretical works pertaining to the concept of ‘modernity’.

Asian Studies
The Asian Studies course at University College Cork provides a global academic context for understanding the rise of East Asia. On this programme we will equip you with a unique set of abilities to engage with the cultural, historic, economic, and political fabric of Asia.