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24 Master's degrees in Humanities in Belgium
Research Master in Philosophy
This Research Master in Philosophy MRes program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is jointly organised by the Department of Philosophy of the University of Antwerp (UAntwerpen), the Department of Philosophy and Moral Science of Ghent University (UGent) and the Department of Philosophy and Moral Sciences of the Free University of Brusssels (VUB).

Society, Law and Religion
The Master of Society, Law and Religion is designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of crime, public response to crime and, specifically, criminal justice in Europe and beyond. The programme focuses recent developments in criminological theory and their implications for national and international policy-making.

European Studies - Transnational and Global Perspectives
The interdisciplinary and international Master of Arts in European Studies - Transnational and Global Perspectives programme from KU Leuven introduces students to the study of Europe as a continent of strong interactions across national boundaries and of constant exchange with the outside world.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity is a world leading multidisciplinary programme delivered by a faculty of high-level scholars from six universities. Students acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in sports ethics, law and governance to preserve and promote sport integrity in national and international contexts.
Canon Law
The two-year Canon Law programme from KU Leuven focuses on the study of canon law and provides an introduction into the law of other religions (comparative law) and the study of capita selecta. The skills obtained will be applied during the internship and improved through personal research. This general experience will be reflected in a research paper.
Philosophy
The Philosophy programme at Ghent University offers a high-level training for excellent students who seek to develop a research career in philosophy.

Multilingual Linguistics and Literary Studies
This Multilingual Linguistics and Literary Studies MA program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) allows you to specialise in two or more languages? Become a multilingual professional and dive into other languages and cultures!

Research Master of Philosophy
The Research Master of Philosophy programme is primarily research-oriented and functions as a first step towards the doctoral programme. It focuses firmly on the development of high-level independent research. The programme allows you to concentrate on a particular field of study, supplemented by courses, seminars, and the oral defense of a research-based thesis.

Philosophy
What is the meaning of existence? This is just one of the philosophical questions you’ll explore at Leuven's renowned Institute of Philosophy. The Philosophy programme from KU Leuven crosses the boundaries of all philosophical disciplines, traditions, and approaches to help you form your own well-rounded view.

History
History is the study of the events and forces that have shaped the intricacies of the world around us. This comprehensive one-year Master's programme will help you become the historical expert of your liking. Through our wide range of specialisations in different time periods, you will be trained to become part of the highly sought-after next generation of historians.

Western Literature
The Master of Western Literature from KU Leuven offers an in-depth, intercultural, and comparative study of literature from different Western traditions and periods. Specialists in literatures in different languages and from almost a dozen national traditions introduce you to a broad range of theoretical and methodological perspectives.
Research Master of Philosophy
This full time Research Master of Philosophy is jointly organised by the University of Antwerp, Ghent University and the Free University of Brussels. The programme offers a high-level training for excellent students who seek to develop a research career in philosophy.

Multilingual Communication - Cross-Cultural Communication Management
In this English-taught Master's programme, you will learn how to develop and implement multilingual communication from a global and multicultural perspective in companies and organisations. The focus is on communication in cross-cultural settings. You will also become an expert in a wide range of communicative genres in English, such as debating, negotiating and handling press relations.

CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)
The CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) post-graduate programme from UCLL University of Applied Sciences offers to aim a substantial and well-balanced programme for both individual teachers and teams who have recently started a CLIL programme or who are considering doing so in the near future.
Linguistics and Literary Studies
The foundational principle of the Linguistics and Literary Studies at University of Antwerp is English is that you don’t have to make an agonising choice between what could be your two passions: language and literature. You can combine both of these fascinating fields of study in a one-year Master’s programme of 60 ECTS credits.

Digital Humanities
Digital Humanities is a young field of research, focused on the use of computational methods in the Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences.This includes the use of digital analysis and visualisation techniques in e.g. (art)history, languages, instructional sciences, the use of digital games in social sciences or the use of digital technologies in the sector of museums, archives and libraries.

Research master in Empirical Linguistics
The Research master in Empirical Linguistics from UCLouvain provides advanced training in methodology and applied linguistics, with two possible specializations: Empirical Linguistics Research (taught in English) and Natural Language Processing (taught in French). Students can complete their training with a wide range of elective courses including "digital humanities", "linguistic diversity", "second language acquisition", "translation", etc.

Theology and Religious Studies
Looking to build on your Bachelor's degree in Theology or Religious Studies? Or perhaps you are engaged in pastoral work and seeking to deepen your theoretical insights? Where better than at KU Leuven, where theology has been taught and practised for nearly 600 years?
Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies
In the Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies from University of Antwerp aims to provide prospective Asian and European students the knowledge and skills to become contemporary curators in the art, cultural and/or artisanal sector. It focuses on translation and cultural mediation between Asian and European cultural and political traditions.
Linguistic and Literary Approaches to a Pluralistic Society (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch)
Master the Art of Connection in the Heart of Europe. In an increasingly polarized world, the ability to navigate diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes is a superpower. Our programme Linguistic and Literary Approaches to a Pluralistic Society (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch) at UCLouvain is part of the Modern Languages and Literatures programme Master’s in Modern Languages. It equips you with "C-suite" 21st-century skills—Critical thinking, Creativity, Cooperation, and Communication—transforming you into a high-level expert capable of bridging cultures in the capital of Europe.