Humanities

7.8k Master's degrees in Humanities

University of Oxford4,2(115)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Theology and Religion

The Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford is provided for those wishing to pursue graduate study in theology and religions but whose first degree is not in theology or religious studies.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time +2 On-campus

9 months$54,980/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(62)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Linguistics and Communication (by research)

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, the Department of Linguistics and Communication offers campus and distance-learning PhD supervision across a broad range of research areas. Learn more at the Linguistics and Communication (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

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

1 year$31,175/yr

School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)

London, United Kingdom

Cultural, Intellectual and Visual History

The MA in Cultural, Intellectual and Visual History at School of Advanced Study, University of London will equip you for interdisciplinary research with a particular emphasis on the reception of the classical tradition and its reinventions.

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

1 year$26,450/yr

Dartmouth College4,5(6)

Hanover, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature from Dartmouth College aims to introduce you to graduate education and advanced scholarly work through application-focused courses on theory and methods and basic pedagogical training.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

9 months$69,207/full

The University of New Mexico4,1(29)

Albuquerque, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy programme at The University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive M.A. degree designed for advanced intellectual growth. This postgraduate course provides flexible study paths, including a thesis option, to prepare students for doctoral research or professional careers. It is typically completed in two years.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$29,146/yr

Lund University4,5(112)

Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Literature - Culture - Media, General Literature

The aim of the Literature - Culture - Media, General Literature programme from Lund University is to strengthen students’ historical knowledge and theoretical understanding of relations between literature, culture and modern media.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,285/yr

University of Minnesota4,2(48)

Minneapolis, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing program at the University of Minnesota is designed for students committed to pursuing the writing life.

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

3 years$41,512/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Gender, Sexuality and Society (January start)

Gender, Sexuality and Society (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.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$27,110/yr

Florida International University (FIU)4,3(89)

Miami, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Florida International University provides the practicing writer the skills necessary to meet the professional standards and expectations of their chosen genre and is intended as the terminal degree for those intending to teach creative writing.

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

1 year$19,014/yr

Nanyang Technological University4,2(135)

Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Museum Studies and Curatorial Practices

This unique Museum Studies and Curatorial Practices Masters programme from Nanyang Technological University prepares graduates for future roles in the heritage and art sector embedded in the diverse cultural landscape of Southeast Asia.

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

1 year$31,278/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Creative Writing and Literary Translation

The MFA program in Creative Writing and Literary Translation from The City University of New York is a 36-credit hour program that emphasizes literary craft and the integration of creative writing with literary studies.

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

1 year$25,650/yr

University of Stirling4,2(71)

Stirling, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Heritage

This Heritage MSc course from University of Stirling provides you with a state-of-the-art, critically informed, interdisciplinary education in heritage and its place in society, including its conservation and management.

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

1 year$29,056/yr

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David4,0(27)

Online

Medieval Studies

The Medieval Studies program at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is an interdisciplinary programme enabling students to study the Medieval period from a range of different subject disciplines that embraces History, Literature, Theology, Celtic studies and Archaeology.

M.A. Full-time Online

2 years$13,995/yr

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(63)

Egham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Ancient History

Covering the historical period from Classical Athens to Christian Byzantium, we offer courses which allow you to examine many aspects of the Ancient History of Greece, Rome and the Near East. Our Ancient History course at Royal Holloway University of London also provides postgraduates with the ideal foundation for conducting further research at doctoral level.

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

1 year$34,787/yr

The University of Iowa4,3(3)

Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Literary Studies

The MA and the PhD in English-Literary Studies are awarded by the Graduate College. Instruction is offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The MA is offered with or without a thesis at The University of Iowa.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,776/yr

Queen's University4,2(39)

Kingston, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

History

The History MA course from Queen's University offers challenging and innovative MA and PhD programs in established and new fields of historical inquiry.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,398/yr

George Mason University4,1(103)

Fairfax, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Digital Public Humanities

The Digital Public Humanities Postgrad Certificate at George Mason University is a fully online program that trains students in a wide range of digital tools that are in increasingly high demand in humanities careers.

Postgraduate Certificate Part-time On-campus

$36,477/yr

Lighthouse Academy3,7(7)

Online

World War II Studies

MA in World War II Studies Program at Lighthouse Academy which lasts for 24 months (104) weeks focuses on exploring the impact, effects, and tactics of World War II. It aims to meet that goal by providing its students with some of the know-how, life skills, and learning skills.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$700/yr

Birmingham City University International College3,7(14)

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Postgraduate Pathway in Art

This Postgraduate Pathway in Art offered by Birmingham City University International College has a strong international outlook – with former graduates now working in Shanghai, Spain, Malaysia, London, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, Thailand and Taiwan, to name but a few!

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,659/yr

University of Bristol4,3(98)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

English Literature

Research in the Department of English brings the core values of our discipline - textual scholarship, critical and theoretical analysis, and contextual knowledge - to the dynamic and changing field of English literary studies. University of Bristol offers the English Literature programme.

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

1 year$29,189/yr