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29 Master's degrees offered by the university
Creative Writing
University of British Columbia’s Creative Writing program was the first writing program in Canada, and is the largest and most comprehensive in the country. It is highly ranked internationally, and draws students from around the world for its multi-genre approach to writing instruction.
Archival Studies and Library and Information Studies
This Archival Studies and Library and Information Studies program from the University of British Columbia is an interdisciplinary, high-demand educational experience in which students complete two graduate degrees within an accelerated timeframe. MAS/LIS students gain rich expertise suited to hybrid library/archives and senior records management roles, and cultural institutions.
Global Studies
Explore the intersection of global politics, economics, social policy, and culture. This Global Studies program from University of British Columbia will also give students access to the knowledge, resources, and collaboration of three faculties and eight departments at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
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.
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.
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.
French
The Graduate Program in French Studies at the University of British Columbia offers a dynamic curriculum that focuses on a contextualized understanding of the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Québec and the Francophone world. Students may specialize in literature or linguistics, or propose a research program combining both fields.
Religious Studies
The MA in Religious Studies program from University of British Columbia is the only program in Canada to offer students the opportunity to focus on the early religious traditions of the Mediterranean and Middle East.
Digital Arts and Humanities
Using digital technologies to explore questions central to the arts and humanities; applying arts and humanities frameworks to digital tools and technologies, on this Digital Arts and Humanities program from the University of British Columbia.