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1.7k Master's degrees in Humanities in United Kingdom
Islamic Education - Theory and Practice
Islamic Education - Theory and Practice MA at the University of Warwick facilitates a critical dialogue between Western and Islamic approaches to education and enables teachers and Muslim educators to become research-based reflective practitioners.

Translation and Professional Language Skills (Spanish)
Gain the sought-after skills you need for a career in specialist language work on this practical and respected Translation and Professional Language Skills (Spanish) course from University of Bath.
United States Studies - History and Politics
This multidisciplinary United States Studies - History and Politics MA at the University College London (UCL) comprises a broad range of specialist modules in the humanities and social sciences, bringing together the academic expertise of the institute with United States specialists from other UCL departments and University of London colleges.
Greek and-or Latin Languages and Literature
The Greek and-or Latin Languages and Literature offered at the University of Oxford can be used as a route to the DPhil, if then followed by two years of doctoral study. Applicants for the MPhil wishing to enter doctoral programmes elsewhere after their master's degree at Oxford are also welcomed.
Contemporary Art and Archaeology
This Contemporary Art and Archaeology MA programme from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is unique in the UK in linking the fields of contemporary art and archaeology. It encourages students to take a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to artmaking and research-led creative practice.
Education - Applied Linguistics
The Education - Applied Linguistics MA programme from The Open University UK is suitable for education professionals who wish to acquire qualities and transferable skills that are highly prized by employers.

Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.
Modern Foreign Languages
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a positive difference to other people's lives, teaching is a great choice – and on the Modern Foreign Languages PGCE at University of Portsmouth, you'll gain you the skills and confidence you need to become an outstanding secondary school teacher.
Russian and East European Literature and Culture
This Russian and East European Literature and Culture MA offered at the University College London (UCL) is one of the most wide-ranging programmes of its kind, offering a rich variety of modules on the region, ranging from the premodern period to the 21st century, from Russia and Poland to the Czech Republic and Croatia, and from film and philosophy to literature and cultural studies.
Classics
The Classics course from the University of Cambridge is designed to complement and complete undergraduate study in Classics, teaching for this course is provided in the form of seminars, lectures, classes, and individual supervised study.

History
The History degree from University of Essex has been offered supervision in a range of topics from the period c.1500 to the present day, with particular focus on themes linked to our our three research clusters and our Centre for Public History.

Forensic Speech Science
This Forensic Speech Science MSc course from the University of York comprises various applications of phonetics, linguistics, acoustics, and computer science to tackling problems in police work or providing evidence in legal cases.
History of Design
The MSt in the History of Design at the University of Oxford is a master's degree offered part-time over two years, taught through synchronous virtual and face-to-face teaching. The course focuses upon design produced worldwide since 1851. Students progress from a grounding in material and historical analysis to dissertation research.

Translation and Interpreting
The university invites research proposals for research degrees in Translation and Interpreting programme from Newcastle University. They offer expert supervision in a wide range of fields relating to T&I.

Linguistics
The Linguistics MSc course from the University of York will build a thorough foundation in the science behind how we communicate.
Secondary English
The University of Bedfordshire offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary English. This course typically spans one year for full-time students and is designed to equip you with the skills necessary for teaching English at the secondary level. The programme is delivered on campus, providing a rich educational experience.
Medical Humanities (Online)
The Medical Humanities (Online) degree at Durham University is an innovative programme designed to explore the intersection of health and the humanities. This online course offers flexibility for students, allowing them to engage with diverse perspectives over a duration tailored to their needs.

Creative Writing
Creative Writing programme offered at the University of Nottingham will explore contemporary poetry, fiction and hybrid forms of writing (which cross genres), as well as building on your own critical writing skills.
Catholic Theology (Distance Learning)
Durham University offers a part-time MA in Catholic Theology (Distance Learning) designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholic theology. This programme spans 2 to 3 years and allows students to study flexibly online, commencing in September 2026. Engage with a rich curriculum while connecting with a global community of scholars.
Language for Social Science and Arts - Law
In this specialised pre-sessional Language for Social Science and Arts - Law course at University of Leeds , you’ll learn how to use academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in the context of your subject area, preparing you for postgraduate study in the field of law.