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286 Master's degrees in Humanities in Canada

McGill University4,4(97)

Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French Language and Literature

The French Language and Literature program at McGill University offers a particularly friendly and stimulating environment for students who wish to do a master's or a doctorate in the vast field of French-language literatures, literary theories or literary translation.

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

2 years$15,235/yr

Memorial University of Newfoundland4,0(63)

St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

History

Memorial University offers unique opportunities for the study of history. The History program is offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$1,579/yr

Western University - Canada4,0(56)

London, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Philosophy from Western University - Canada is a one-year program. Students take six one-term courses and write a 10,000 research paper over the summer (which may, but need not, develop work from one of their courses).

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$12,027/yr

McMaster University4,4(66)

Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

History

History at McMaster University is the study of change and continuity in human communities over time.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,213/yr

McGill University4,4(97)

Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy Department at McGill University offers assistance to students in every aspect of placement. Our Placement Officer counsels students about coursework and areas of competence, helps to establish evidence of teaching ability, administers the dossier for job applications, and provides advice and follow-up in the interview process.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,235/yr

Carleton University4,4(81)

Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

English

The master’s degree enables our students to study literatures in English at Carleton University from a wide range of national and transnational contexts, historical periods and genres.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$14,509/yr

University of Northern British Columbia4,2(18)

Terrace, Canada

History

The History programme at the University of Northern British Columbia offers a comprehensive M.A. degree. This postgraduate course is delivered full-time over four semesters at the Prince George campus. Students engage in advanced research across diverse regional specialisations, including Canada, Britain, and the Iberian world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,897/yr

Memorial University of Newfoundland4,0(63)

St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The Department of Linguistics maintains strong links between teaching and research, with emphasis on data-driven, theoretically informed inquiry into aboriginal languages, language variation and change, and language acquisition. The Linguistics program is offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$1,044/yr

Queen's University4,2(39)

Kingston, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Studies

Political Studies MA course from Queen's University a twelve-month MA in Political Studies and a twelve-month MA with a specialization in Political and Legal Thought. It also offers a twelve-month MA in Political Studies with a concentration in Nationalism, Ethnicity, Peace, and Conflict (NEPC).

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,502/yr

Carleton University4,4(81)

Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Public History

The Public History MA program from Carleton University is designed to equip historians with an enhanced awareness of the specific challenges of applying historical knowledge and methodologies in the public sphere. A critical component is engagement with the field of public history and the work of public historians. Many courses involve collaborative projects with community partners.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$17,956/yr

Queen's University4,2(39)

Kingston, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Religious Studies

This Religious Studies MA course from Queen's University focuses on the relationship between religion and culture (ancient or contemporary) and, furthermore, places an emphasis on contemporary theories and methods in the study of religion.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,502/yr

Laurentian University3,8(16)

Online Top 9% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Health

Develop essential research skills, information management, analysis, interpretation, and communication skills, with this Interdisciplinary Health program at Laurentian University.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

1 year$11,085/yr

McMaster University4,4(66)

Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Indigenous Studies

Indigenous Studies from McMaster University fosters Indigenous research as sustainable at McMaster and locally and contributes to a national and international reputation of Indigenous research and curricular expertise at McMaster.

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

1 year$20,213/yr

Humber Polytechnic4,2(88)

Toronto, Canada

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic builds confident and knowledgeable teachers who develop a full understanding of best practices in teaching English as a second language (ESL).

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

1 year$13,948/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Indigenous Language Revitalization

In Indigenous Language Revitalization at University of Victoria, British Columbia, you’ll lead efforts toward the revitalization of Indigenous languages.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,118/yr

University of Toronto4,1(296)

Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Classics

The Department of Classics at the University of Toronto provides advanced training leading to the Master of Arts.

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

2 years$23,427/yr

University of Ottawa4,1(87)

Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Religious Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Religious Studies - Medieval and Renaissance Studies from University of Ottawa focuses on the study of the religious phenomenon through teaching and research in the same manner and on the same level as any other category of facts accessible to human experience and observation.

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

2 years$14,291/yr

Acadia University3,7(106)

Halifax, Canada

Social and Political Thought

The Social and Political Thought Master of Arts at Acadia University is a rigorous, two-year interdisciplinary programme. Delivered full-time and in-person, this unique degree integrates social theory, philosophy, and political ecology. Students engage in deep theoretical inquiry through a core colloquium and a final research thesis.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$12,410/yr

University of Toronto4,1(296)

Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Religion

The Department for the Study of Religion at University of Toronto offers a Master of Arts program in the study of religion and facilitates research and publication on religion.

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

1 year$23,427/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

University of British Columbia’s Creative Writing program was the first writing program in Canada, and is the largest and most comprehensive in the country. It is highly ranked internationally, and draws students from around the world for its multi-genre approach to writing instruction.

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

2 years$7,266/yr