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1.7k Master's degrees in Humanities in United Kingdom

Early Modern History
In the Master’s programme in Early Modern History from the University of East Anglia you’ll focus on culture, politics, religion and society between 1500 and 1830, spanning Britain, continental Europe and the Atlantic world.
French
At French from Birkbeck, University of London we aim for students to make the transition into fully fledged, independent academic researchers, with the skills necessary to present their research orally as well as in writing, in addition to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge.

Language and Literacy Education (Dumfries Campus)
The Language and Literacy Education (Dumfries Campus) from University of Glasgow programme is rooted in the science of reading and will empower graduates to critically evaluate oral language and literacy intervention, pedagogy, and assessment methods, becoming champions for advancing literacy proficiency.

Screenwriting
The Screenwriting course at University of Hertfordshire includes BAFTA albert accreditation – an industry recognised certification which encourages the TV and film production industry to reduce waste and its carbon footprint.
History of Photography
With the MLitt in History of Photography at the University of St Andrews discover the origins of photography, contemporary practices and debates, modernist art photography, documentary approaches, photographic collections, and technological advances up to the digital era.
Ancient Religions (Full-time)
Ancient Religions (Full-time) from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David provides a comparative analysis of different religious traditions across the ancient world, beyond Greece and Rome as far afield as ancient Egypt, Celtic Britain and ancient China.

Gender History
The Gender History programme at the University of Glasgow is a unique programme which provides specialist instruction in the skills and approaches required to conduct a gendered analysis of the past.
Secondary English
If you’ve got an undergraduate degree and striving to become a secondary school English teacher, then studying our Secondary English PGCE with QTS from University of Huddersfield will help you on your way. You’ll develop your subject specialist knowledge alongside hands-on classroom experience.

History
The History course offered by The University of Exeter equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for advanced historical research, while giving you the flexibility to choose a path that reflects your interests.

Classics and Ancient History
The Classics and Ancient History programme from University of Liverpool provides a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research allowing you to develop as an independent researcher with the support of an expert in Classics and Ancient History.
Comparative Literature and Culture (5 years)
Gain a global and comparative outlook to understanding a range of cultures, societies, and places across the world, through the study of literary and cultural works.
English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
The MPhil/PhD in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics is renowned for its unique interdisciplinary learning approach. Study at the University of Warwick's Department of Applied Linguistics, ranked 3rd in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
Business and Social Sciences
This two-term Business and Social Sciences pathway will prepare you for your chosen postgraduate degree at the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences or University of Strathclyde.

Theatre Directing - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Theatre Directing - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.
Creative Writing and Contemporary Studies
Birkbeck, University of London's MA Creative Writing and Contemporary Studies is run by experienced and forward-thinking teachers who have been enabling dynamic groups of students to improve their creative work and develop as writers for nearly two decades.

Arts and Cultural Leadership - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)
This one-year (2-semester) Arts and Cultural Leadership - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

Classics and Ancient History
Fascinated by Classics and want to take your interest to the next level? On the Classics and Ancient History programme offered by University of Birmingham, you'll study taught modules with the freedom to pursue your own research proposal exploring classical antiquity.
Applied Social Sciences - Globalisation and Crime
The Applied Social Sciences - Globalisation and Crime MSc degree from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a unique, multi-disciplinary programme that allows you to explore these critical issues using the disciplines of psychology, sociology, criminology, and politics, to gain in-depth understanding of these complex situations and employ your knowledge in the real world.

Philosophy
The Philosophy degree from University of Essex has an established international reputation and a strong tradition of postgraduate education, particularly in the specialist area of continental philosophy and - more recently - in the middle-ground between continental and analytic philosophy.

Language Sciences
The flexible MSc Language Sciences programme at the University of Reading is aimed at graduates and professionals who work in language-related careers and seek in-depth specialised knowledge in the language sciences.