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286 Master's degrees in Humanities in Canada

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Classics

The M.A. in Classics is a two-year degree from University of British Columbia that allows students to gain the necessary proficiency in Greek and Latin to proceed to a Ph.D.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,266/yr

Lakehead University4,1(58)

Thunder Bay, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide

English - Gender and Women's Studies

The English - Gender and Women's Studies programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Arts degree offered in full-time mode. This collaborative specialization allows students to combine advanced literary research with interdisciplinary gendered scholarship, typically completed over a duration of two years in Thunder Bay or Orillia.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,272/yr

Carleton University4,4(81)

Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

English

The master’s degree enables our students to study literatures in English at Carleton University from a wide range of national and transnational contexts, historical periods and genres.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$14,509/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Oncology

The Interdisciplinary Oncology program (IOP) offered by University of British Columbia is a graduate program designed to appeal to a broad range of students interested in cancer research.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,266/yr

McGill University4,4(97)

Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Jewish Studies

The Department of Jewish Studies at McGill University offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Judaica. It welcomes students interested in deepening their knowledge of Jewish history and Jewish texts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,235/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Writing

Our Writing program at University of Victoria, British Columbia emphasizes both how to write and how to teach writing.

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

1 year, 8 months$4,118/yr

McMaster University4,4(66)

Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Religious Studies

Religion is of critical importance for understanding society, and the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University engages in intensive and broad-ranging research across Asian and Western traditions in their historical and modern expresssion.

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

2 years$20,213/yr

Acadia University3,7(106)

Halifax, Canada

Social and Political Thought

The Social and Political Thought Master of Arts at Acadia University is a rigorous, two-year interdisciplinary programme. Delivered full-time and in-person, this unique degree integrates social theory, philosophy, and political ecology. Students engage in deep theoretical inquiry through a core colloquium and a final research thesis.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$12,410/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(210)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Master in Philosophy offered by University of British Columbia provides an opportunity for excellent students to study philosophy at an advanced level; to broaden their understanding of some fundamental questions; and to acquire the skills and knowledge that are necessary for the development their own philosophical research.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,266/yr

McMaster University4,4(66)

Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

French

We offer a master degree in French and French-speaking literary and cultural spaces at McMaster University.

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

1 year$20,213/yr

Athabasca University4,0(35)

Online

Interdisciplinary Studies - Independent Track

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Independent Track at Athabasca University is a 33-credit Master of Arts degree delivered entirely online. This flexible programme allows students to customise their learning journey over two to six years, focusing on holistic problem-solving across the humanities and social sciences.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$1,660/module

Wilfrid Laurier University4,3(46)

Waterloo, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Global Justice, Religion and Culture

The Global Justice, Religion and Culture course at Wilfrid Laurier University is an exciting unique programme that offers you a crucial interdisciplinary space for reflection on how religion intersects with these global issues.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$11,007/yr

York University4,0(147)

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Education - Language, Culture & Teaching

The Education - Language, Culture & Teaching MEd program at York University reserves the right to require additional course work up to one full course on a case-by-case basis. Such requirements will be specified upon admission and can be taken through existing courses. Candidates will be required to complete such courses before the beginning of their second academic year of study.

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

2 years$9,225/yr

Concordia University Montréal4,2(94)

Montréal, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

English

The English M.A. at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, full-time programme delivered on campus. Students can specialise in Literature or Creative Writing, earning 45 credits through advanced research or artistic practice. This degree offers a flexible, scholarly environment in the heart of a vibrant city.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,428/yr

University of Toronto4,1(296)

Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Language and Literacies Education

The Language and Literacies Education program is offered by the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at University of Toronto, leading to the Master of Education (MEd).

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,427/yr

York University4,0(147)

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

History

The History MA program at York University fosters intensive examination of historical questions using a variety of approaches. These include gender, transnational and comparative, economic, political, cultural and social history.

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

1½ year$9,225/yr

Lakehead University4,1(58)

Thunder Bay, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide

Archaeological Science

The Archaeological Science M.Sc. at Lakehead University is a full-time, thesis-based master's programme delivered at the Thunder Bay campus. This interdisciplinary course provides advanced training in applying analytical methods from chemistry, physics, and biology to investigate the human past over a standard two-year duration.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,272/yr

University of Northern British Columbia4,2(18)

Terrace, Canada

History

The History programme at the University of Northern British Columbia offers a comprehensive M.A. degree. This postgraduate course is delivered full-time over four semesters at the Prince George campus. Students engage in advanced research across diverse regional specialisations, including Canada, Britain, and the Iberian world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,897/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics

Language can change the world. In our Linguistics graduate program at University of Victoria, British Columbia, you'll research everything from language acquisition and linguistic theory to community language needs.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,118/yr

Trent University4,3(47)

Oshawa, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide

History

An accelerated History Master’s option is available for eligible Trent University undergraduate students. If you are currently studying at Trent and are interested, please contact the program department directly for more details and information on how to apply.

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

2 years$18,830/yr