Humanities

7.8k Master's degrees in Humanities

Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)4,0(36)

Ar Ramtha, Jordan Top 4% in Worldwide

Applied Linguistics

The Applied Linguistics program at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) aims to improve the system of education and academic learning for academic programs to build a knowledge-based society in accordance with the best local and international standards.

M.A. Full-time Blended

$876/yr

Bogazici University4,3(250)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Philosophy Department of Bogazici University accepts applications to its M.A. and PhD programmes once a year, normally in April. Selection of prospective M.A. students takes place in early May and is based on a written examination, academic records and ALES/ GRE score.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$1,000/yr

Newcastle University4,2(91)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Japanese Studies

The Japanese Studies programme from Newcastle University is an opportunity for you to pursue research that you are passionate about. It combines taught elements to develop your subject knowledge and research-based elements to encourage your skills as a researcher.

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

1 year$32,664/yr

Temple University4,2(69)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music History

Delve deep into the rich, evolutionary history of music, and expand your knowledge of historical composers, eras and literature with a Master of Music in Music History in Temple’s Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University.

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

1 year$52,864/yr

University of Oxford4,2(115)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature and Critical Translation

The Comparative Literature and Critical Translation from the University of Oxford is a nine-month, interdisciplinary course designed to give you critical, theoretical and research expertise in the intersecting fields of comparative and world literature and translation studies.

Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$58,540/yr

Pacific Lutheran University3,7(6)

Tacoma, United States

Creative Writing

The Master of Arts in Creative Writing at Pacific Lutheran University is a three-year, four-residency program with emphasis in fiction, nonfiction, poetry. Students participate in a 10-day summer residency on campus, and work remotely one-on-one with a faculty member during the year.

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

3 years$14,896/yr

North Central College4,6(11)

Online

Professional and Creative Writing

This Professional and Creative Writing MA course from North Central College helps writers be successful, whether they are looking to write a novel or polish their professional writing skills.

M.A. Part-time Online

1 year$23,670/yr

University of Portsmouth4,0(102)

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Applied Linguistics and TESOL

Develop your abilities as a teacher of English to speakers of other languages, or kickstart your TESOL career, on this flexible Master's in Applied Linguistics and TESOL offered at University of Portsmouth.

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

1 year$24,899/yr

Trinity College Dublin4,1(111)

Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Speech and Language Processing

The students of the Speech and Language Processing programme of Trinity College Dublin come from many backgrounds. Some have a background in language study, some have an interest in clinical speech and language analysis, some have a background in psychology, computer science or engineering.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$21,824/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Speech, Language, and Learning

The Speech, Language, and Learning program at Northwestern University develops exceptional master’s level speech-language pathologists prepared to provide stellar, evidence-based services to individuals nationally and internationally.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$45,946/yr

University of San Francisco3,9(27)

San Francisco, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Catholic Educational Leadership

The master's program in Catholic Educational Leadership at University of San Francisco prepares graduates for effective leadership as administrators in Catholic elementary and secondary schools and for diocesan positions.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$21,200/yr

University of St Andrews4,4(21)

Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Medieval History

During the Medieval History programme at the University of St Andrews gain a deep understanding of a variety of topics across the medieval worlds, from Central Asia to the Atlantic and from Iceland to Egypt.

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,672/yr

University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(402)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Afrikaans

The master of Afrikaans at University of South Africa (UNISA) offers high-quality general academic and career-focused distance education tuition in the arts, humanities, social sciences, religion and theology.

M.A. Part-time Online

$351/yr

Loyola Marymount University4,7(23)

Los Angeles, United States

Writing for the Screen

The Writing for the Screen program of Loyola Marymount University uses long-form storytelling as a basis for preparing students for a career in screenwriting.

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

3 years$29,223/yr

University of the Arts London (UAL)4,2(79)

London, United Kingdom

Performance - Writing

The Performance - Writing programme at University of the Arts London (UAL) is a postgraduate course designed for ambitious writers. This full-time master's degree focuses on developing original voices for the stage and screen. Students engage in intensive creative practice within a world-renowned artistic organisation.

M.A. Full-time Blended

2 years$26,566/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Medieval Studies

In this Medieval Studies programme from the University of York, you will explore all facets of global medieval life and culture, from 400 to 1550, studying in the heart of England's medieval capital.

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

1 year$34,672/yr

Central European University (CEU)4,3(32)

Vienna, Austria Top 7% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The programme in Philosophy at Central European University (CEU) covers most of the major areas of philosophy, from a mainly analytic perspective. It will be possible for candidates who have a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree to take the Master’s degree in one year.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

10 months$13,989/yr

Boston University4,1(85)

Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Preservation Studies

The Preservation Studies program at Boston University trains students for productive careers working in historic preservation and the stewardship of cultural resources and heritage. Boston and New England have historically stood out as leaders of the national historic preservation movement.

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

1½ year$66,670/yr

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing Prose Fiction (Part Time)

This Creative Writing Prose Fiction (Part Time) MA course from the University of East Anglia is the oldest and most prestigious Creative Writing programme in the UK. It is uniquely focused on the writing of fiction. We take a rigorous and creative approach to enabling students' ideas, voices, technique and craft.

M.A. Part-time On-campus

2 years$32,262/yr

Old Dominion University4,3(12)

Norfolk, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Applied Linguistics)

The Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Applied Linguistics) MA program from Old Dominion University prepares students to pursue advanced graduate study, teach in colleges, adult education programs, businesses, private schools and institutions in the U.S. or abroad, work with private businesses, and the language acquisition needs of second language learners.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$40,050/yr