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286 Master's degrees in Humanities in Canada
Interdisciplinary Studies - Community Studies
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Community Studies at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Spanish - Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Spanish - Medieval and Renaissance Studies from University of Ottawa aims to provide advanced training in the literatures and cultures of Spain and Latin America, as well as in Hispanic linguistics, benefiting from the theoretical and comparative research interests of the professors of the department.
Island Studies
The Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) at the University of Prince Edward Island is a unique, interdisciplinary, and policy-driven graduate program that critiques islands on their own terms. We welcome students from around the world with diverse disciplinary backgrounds and diverse degrees, or with professional workplace experience in the public, private, or resource sectors.
Philosophy - Feminist and Gender Studies
Philosophy - Feminist and Gender Studies from University of Ottawa is designed for students from selected disciplines in arts, education, health sciences, law, social sciences, and counselling and spirituality (Saint Paul University), who have an interest in Feminist and Gender Studies.
History - Feminist and Gender Studies
At History - Feminist and Gender Studies from University of Ottawa students undertake research in diverse areas corresponding to the expertise and interests of faculty members. The program includes a co-op option at the master's.
Linguistics
The areas of specialization in this Linguistics program from Simon Fraser University, are: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, documentation and linguistic analysis of North American Indigenous Languages, historical and comparative linguistics, first and second language acquisition, neurolinguistics.
Integrated Humanities
The MA in Integrated Humanities from University of Guelph allows students the option of specializing in one of three fields of study: French Studies, European Studies, or Francophone Studies and Transcultural Europe. It is designed to provide students with a flexible, inter- and transdisciplinary approach.
First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies
This First Nations, Metis and Inuit Studies, Postgrad.Cert. from Queen's University challenges teachers and administrators from K-12 to take a serious look at course content, classroom management approaches, teaching styles, and all other elements of the education system through the lens of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) viewpoints.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
A graduate program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Mount Saint Vincent University will prepare you with the skills to facilitate the learning and teaching of English as an additional language.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Do you have a desire to create your own unique area of inquiry? Do you strive to challenge and defy the traditional boundaries of university study? The Interdisciplinary Studies MA program at York University offers prospective students the opportunity to propose one’s own path to learning.
Philosophy
The Philosophy Department at Simon Fraser University offers a two-year course-based program designed for students aiming to pursue a PhD in philosophy.
Interdisciplinary Studies - Adult Education
Participate in an interdisciplinary online master’s program in Interdisciplinary Studies - Adult Education at Athabasca University that integrates theories, methods and practices from the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Classics and Ancient History
The Classics and Ancient History program of University of New Brunswick has a long history of helping students trace the continuation and evolution of the classical tradition into modern times.

English
Dalhousie University's Master of Arts in English programme is small and select. You’ll be encouraged to pursue your scholarly interests in-depth and with a high level of professionalism while being given an advantage to excel. As a graduate, you would be a competitive candidate for PhD programs across Canada and internationally.
Dramatic Arts
The Dramatic Arts program at University of Lethbridge offers graduate students the opportunity to explore innovative approaches to theatre production and performance including traditional theatre disciplines, as well as interdisciplinary artistic projects.
Classical Studies
Classical Studies at University of Waterloo offers you the opportunity to explore and enjoy the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome. Whether your interests lie in the people themselves, or in their art, their literature, their history, as long as you want to learn more about the great classical forerunners of western culture, our Department has much to offer you.
Linguistics
Linguistics from University of Saskatchewan handles the practical applications of linguistic research and has a more interdisciplinary orientation, while General Linguistics focuses on the functions, structures, or historical changes of language.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from Royal Roads University is comprised of the three core courses of the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies programme. Interdisciplinary studies can be a great fit if you seek answers to complex problems in unique, multidisciplinary ways.
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
The Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at the University of Toronto offers a Master of Arts degree.
History
At History from University of Ottawa students undertake research in diverse areas corresponding to the expertise and interests of faculty members. The program includes a co-op option at the master's.