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286 Master's degrees in Humanities in Canada
Interdisciplinary Studies - Global Change
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Global Change at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
English Literature - Medieval and Renaissance Studies
English Literature - Medieval and Renaissance Studies from University of Ottawa equip students to pursue advanced studies in British, Canadian, or American literature informed by a broad knowledge of literary history and by recent developments in literary criticism and cultural theory.
Philosophy
Each small incoming class to the Philosophy MA program at Carleton University begins with a pro-seminar to understand relations and interactions between the Department’s two broad strengths in contemporary philosophy: philosophy of mind, language, and knowledge; and moral, social, and political philosophy.
Comparative Literature
The Centre for Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto offers the Master of Arts degree program to students qualified to pursue literary studies involving several languages.
Political Studies
Political Studies MA course from Queen's University a twelve-month MA in Political Studies and a twelve-month MA with a specialization in Political and Legal Thought. It also offers a twelve-month MA in Political Studies with a concentration in Nationalism, Ethnicity, Peace, and Conflict (NEPC).
History
The Department of History at the University of Toronto offers a broadly diversified program of graduate studies leading to the Master of Arts in History.
Religious Studies
Religious Studies from University of Ottawa focuses on the study of the religious phenomenon through teaching and research in the same manner and on the same level as any other category of facts accessible to human experience and observation.
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.
Cognitive Science of Language
The Cognitive Science of Language program at McMaster University combines expertise in psycholinguistics, core linguistics, cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience and corpus linguistics to investigate the connection between language structure, language processing and the neural basis of language.
English
The Department of English at University of Saskatchewan provides graduate training in literary studies towards MA and PhD degrees. Graduate work is done in a variety of areas: America, Canada, Digital Humanities, Aboriginal, Literature by Women, Medieval, Renaissance, Restoration/Eighteenth Century, Nineteenth Century, Modern Britain. Apply to the English MA program at University of Saskatchewan.
Linguistics
The Department of Linguistics maintains strong links between teaching and research, with emphasis on data-driven, theoretically informed inquiry into aboriginal languages, language variation and change, and language acquisition. The Linguistics program is offered by Memorial University of Newfoundland.
History and Classical Studies
The History and Classical Studies Department at McGill University offers interdisciplinary options in developmental studies and women’s studies at the M.A. level. Both M.A. and Ph.D. students can also write their thesis or research paper on the History of Medicine.
History
The History programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Arts degree delivered full-time at the Thunder Bay campus. This postgraduate course offers three distinct pathways, including thesis, project, and course-work options. Students typically complete the degree requirements within a duration of two years.

Professional Writing and Communications
The Professional Writing and Communications graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic supports you as you learn and practise the craft of writing in the digital age while building a professional portfolio.
Theology - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
The Theology - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Martin Luther University College at Wilfrid Laurier University is an exceptional programme of theological studies designed for students not preparing for ordained ministry. Some of the required courses for this programme are offered in the evening and during the spring term, making it an excellent choice for commuting or part-time students.
Religious Studies
The many different areas of research interest among members of the Religious Studies School at McGill University frequently require the hiring of graduate students as research assistants.
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.
Creative Writing
The Department of English offers a Masters degree in Creative Writing at the University of Regina. The MA in Creative Writing is a non-terminal degree.
Philosophy
This Philosophy master programme is offered at Toronto Metropolitan University. The close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.
Applied Linguistics (TESL)
The Applied Linguistics (TESL) program at Brock University is designed to integrate all important elements in an educational experience promoting a high level of expertise and professionalism.