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286 Master's degrees in Humanities in Canada
English
The English M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, full-time programme delivered on campus. Students can specialise in Literature or Creative Writing, earning 45 credits through advanced research or artistic practice. This degree offers a flexible, scholarly environment in the heart of a vibrant city.
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
In the one-year Linguistics and Applied Linguistics MA program at York University you can move quickly toward your goals in a creative and welcoming environment. You can opt for a program in the theoretical field or in the applied field. The program focuses on the broad study of language and society, language variation and change and second language pedagogy.
Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology
The MA in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology from University of British Columbia is the only program in Canada to offer students the opportunity to engage in such a broad range of coursework and to pursue interdisciplinary research on the material culture, religious beliefs, languages and histories of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East.
English
Explore the notion of place in literature and culture through experiential learning, digital methodologies and traditional humanistic scholarship. The English program from University of British Columbia, emphasizes a theme of place and its importance to culture and literature in both present and historical perspective.
Theology - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and Divinity
The Theology - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and Divinity course from Martin Luther University College at Wilfrid Laurier University is valuable if you are preparing for chaplaincy or congregational ministry, and desire a theological foundation and the coursework necessary to apply for accreditation with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Philosophy
The Philosophy program at University of Lethbridge offers students in a wide range of disciplines the opportunity to earn a master’s degree by writing a thesis and successfully completing a limited number of courses.
History
The Department of History at University of Saskatchewan has thesis-based MA and PhD programs. We specialize in eight signature research areas, but can accommodate a wide range of topics. Apply to the History MA program offered by University of Saskatchewan.
Islamic Studies
The Islamic Studies Library at McGill University is especially strong in its reference materials and periodical holdings for Islamic regions. The collection, one of the largest in North America, contains over 150,000 volumes in principal European languages as well as in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, and other non-European languages.
French
We offer a master degree in French and French-speaking literary and cultural spaces at McMaster University.
Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
The Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences programme at Western University - Canada is a one-year, full-time Master of Science. This course-based degree enhances research literacy for science graduates through intensive learning blocks and experiential rotations, providing an advanced skill set for medical and professional careers.
Humanities
Students in Humanities at Memorial University of Newfoundland may expect the following: exposure to a variety of representative problems in the history and contemporary scene of human culture; education in significant methods and modes of interpretation that apply to a range of such problems; and engagement in an ongoing discussion concerning major values and human trends.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Canada, North, and the Globe
The Interdisciplinary Studies - Canada, North, and the Globe program from Athabasca University explores the North in all its productive ambiguity and unique specificity.
Divinity
The Divinity programme at Acadia University is a comprehensive three-year Master’s degree designed for aspiring Christian leaders. Available through full-time or part-time study, this flexible course offers online, on-campus, and extension learning modes to prepare students for impactful ministry and theological service.
Philosophy
The Philosophy program at University of Victoria, British Columbia is a community full of unique insights and research interests.
Studio Art
The Studio Art program of University of Guelph offers graduate students an individually tailored education that is fundamentally concerned with the development of an informed, relevant and professional level of studio art practice.
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at the University of Toronto offers a Master of Arts degree.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies encourages re-alignment of traditional disciplines into new patterns, crossing department and college boundaries where this will foster new areas of learning. Apply to the Interdisciplinary Studies MA/MSc program offered by University of Saskatchewan.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies
Participate in an Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Literary Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Applied Linguistics
The Applied Linguistics M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, 45-credit postgraduate programme. Available in both thesis and course-based tracks, this full-time degree explores language learning and pedagogy within a multilingual urban setting. It is ideal for those focusing on second-language acquisition.
Linguistics
Linguistics is a discipline offered at University of Ottawa that explores the structure of language, its role in human activity, and its relationship to the biological and psychological human organism