Humanities

7.8k Master's degrees in Humanities

California State University San Marcos4,4(35)

San Marcos, United States

Literature and Writing Studies

The California State University San Marcos Literature and Writing Studies Department offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts degree.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,688/yr

Howard University4,2(16)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Divinity

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree program from Howard University is designed to prepare persons for the ministry of the church as pastors and in related fields, including chaplaincies, Christian education, and staff positions within denominations.

Master Full-time On-campus

$39,608/yr

Eastern Mennonite University4,0(1)

Harrisonburg, United States

Religion

The Religion program at Eastern Mennonite University is designed for students who prioritize academic preparation in the theological disciplines over professional preparation for ministry.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

2 years$16,830/yr

University of Southampton4,4(91)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Archaeology Palaeoanthropology

Through the Archaeology Palaeoanthropology programme at the University of Southampton, you’ll gain expertise in the analysis of stone tools and hominin skulls to understand our evolutionary journey. You’ll work closely with experts in our Centre for the Archaeology of Human Origins (CAHO) and benefit from opportunities to apply your learning in real-world settings.

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

1 year$34,919/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

World History

The World History course from the University of Cambridge compares and connects the history of regions and empires into global histories that consider convergence, divergence, and enduring historical dynamics, from c. 1500 to the late 20th century.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

9 months$49,548/yr

Ashland University4,1(17)

Ashland, United States

Applied Bible and Theology

Designed for ministry leaders from all backgrounds, the MA in Applied Bible and Theology from Ashland University combines practical biblical and theological instruction from world-class faculty with the convenience of learning at your own pace and from anywhere.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

2 years$15,120/yr

University of Memphis4,4(17)

Memphis, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The majority of Creative Writing students at University of Memphis are funded under research or teaching assistantships.

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

2 years$12,660/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Gender, Sexuality and Culture (January start)

Gender, Sexuality and Culture (January start) from Birkbeck, University of London is built around the interdisciplinary study of gender and sexuality, an exciting and growing area of study.

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

1 year$27,109/yr

University of Limerick4,2(111)

Limerick, Ireland Top 3% in Worldwide

History

The History at University of Limerick is an excellent choice for postgraduate students whose talents and interests lie in subjects such as history; sociology; politics; law; music and languages (English, Irish, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, TESOL).

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,920/yr

Auburn University4,3(6)

Auburn, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English for Speakers of Other Languages

The English for Speakers of Other Languages programme at Auburn University offers advanced training for educators. Available as a M.Ed., this flexible course provides online and full-time on-campus study modes. Students develop expert skills to support English learners in diverse global and domestic settings.

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

1 year$35,986/yr

Sacred Heart Major Seminary5,0(1)

Detroit, United States

Divinity

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is for seminarians preparing for the Catholic priesthood.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$27,828/yr

Mercy University4,6(7)

New York City, United States

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Mercy College New York program leads to initial/professional certification.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$35,706/yr

Missouri State University3,6(5)

Springfield, United States

Interdisciplinary Studies

Create a customized degree using course work from different programs. Stand out in your field with a unique Interdisciplinary Studies degree from Missouri State University.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,798/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Oral History

The Oral History program at Columbia University is the first program of its kind in the United States: a one-year interdisciplinary MA degree training students in oral history method and theory.

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

1 year$73,456/yr

Stellenbosch University4,3(130)

Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

This intensively supervised Creative Writing programme at the Stellenbosch University, consisting of monthly workshops, is residential (campus-based). It entails a piece of creative work in the genre of your choice (50%) and a related thesis (50%).

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,981/yr

COMSATS University Islamabad2,5(988)

Islamabad, Pakistan Top 3% in Worldwide

English(Linguistics and Literature)

English(Linguistics and Literature) at COMSATS University Islamabad is designed to provide students an in-depth knowledge of language, linguistics and literature with added areas of interest for research.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$2,000/yr

Towson University4,4(22)

Towson, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Global Humanities

Study global culture in historic and contemporary contexts—through history, literature, geography, philosophy, religion, language, economics, politics, film and art. The Global Humanities program is offered by Towson University.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$48,060/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Political Thought and Intellectual History

This Political Thought and Intellectual History course from the University of Cambridge is aimed at students who have an interest in both the theory and history of political thought (including those wider intellectual idioms which provide the context for its development).

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

9 months$49,548/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History

The History Master's at the University of Cambridge is a 21-month, part-time programme designed for adult learners. This public study mode course focuses on high-level historical research skills and theoretical understanding. It combines intensive residential blocks with independent research to develop advanced academic expertise.

Master Part-time Blended

1 year, 9 months$43,231/yr

University of Wollongong4,1(36)

Shah Alam, Malaysia Top 1% in Worldwide

Arts (By Research)

The Arts (By Research) master programme from University of Wollongong is a research-based program, designed to meet the needs of students who would like to extend their specialisation in the areas of humanities and social sciences, beyond their undergraduate degree.

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

2 years$6,229/yr