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Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Master of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences (MALAS) is an always-evolving, interdisciplinary cultural studies graduate MA program based in the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University.
Linguistics
Linguistics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong emphasize foundational training in the core areas of linguistic theory, and original research that sheds light on the properties of language and mind.
Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing
The MA in Composition, Rhetoric, and Professional Writing from California State University Sacramento is recommended for students preparing to teach at the high school or community college level or advance as writers in professional, workplace contexts.
History
With approximately 90 students, the graduate program constitutes a vital part of the Department of History at the University of Houston. The History program of the University of Houston offers M.A. degrees in United States, European, Latin American, and public history in all chronological periods. Furthermore, coursework is available in African, Asian, and world history.
Creative Writing - Fiction
The Creative Writing - Fiction degree at The City University of New York offers single-discipline and inter-genre workshops, literature seminars, small-group reading tutorials, and one-on-one tutorials, all of which emphasize relationships between students and eminent faculty.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
This Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course from the University of East Anglia is carefully designed to meet your needs as a current or future English language practitioner. You'll acquire in-depth expertise and graduate ready to contribute to the teaching of English worldwide.

Historic Building Conservation
Historic Building Conservation course at Kingston University gives you the knowledge and skills to conserve historic structures while addressing modern sustainability challenges.
Philanthropic Studies (Distance Learning)
This Philanthropic Studies (Distance Learning) programme from University of Kent is the UK’s first Master's in Philanthropic Studies. It is an innovative online course that builds on our expertise and teaching in civil society, fundraising, philanthropy, the third sector and volunteering.
Korean Studies
The Centre for Korean Studies (CKS) is a unit of School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLL&CS) at Jawaharlal Nehru University .
Human Rights
The Catholic University of America's Master of Human Rights, developed by the Institute for Human Ecology (IHE), is designed for students who wish to study human rights from a distinctly Catholic perspective.
Religion
This is one of the most urgent questions of our time—and a complicated one with no easy answers. For those ready to tackle it, the Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) degree from Drew University invites you to study the world as it is shaped by religious inheritances, ideas, passions and ways of life.
Creative Writing
Immerse yourself in the art of creative writing and master self-reflection, critical thinking and analysis. Specialise in prose (fiction or creative nonfiction), poetry or script writing in a writing- and reading-intensive, practice-based research degree with the MA in Creative Writing offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
History and Philosophy of Science
This History and Philosophy of Science MSc program from University of Lisbon enables students to acquire a clear, broad and precise idea of the main themes, problems, debates and methodological trends that have been guiding the development of History of Science and of Philosophy of Science in an international context.
History
History is offered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Master of Arts in history program serves as important preparation for the pursuit of a variety of career opportunities.
Divinity and Organizational Leadership (Nonprofit)
The Divinity and Organizational Leadership (Nonprofit) programme at Mercer University combines theological studies with professional management. This dual degree is offered full-time or part-time through residential or online modes. Students typically complete the curriculum in three to four years, including an internship.
Creative Writing
Northern Michigan University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program is a three-year, 48-credit degree. Students will take workshops in more than one genre (we offer fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and occasionally screenwriting), two literature courses plus one critical theory course.
Artificial Intelligence and Societies
The Master's Program in Artificial Intelligence and Societies is an interdisciplinary master's program designed for students interested in the intersections of artificial intelligence technologies, societies, and the creative and cultural industries.By promoting a deep understanding of AI's ethical and social dimensions, graduates are prepared to shape the future of AI technology.
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).

Fiction
Whether the story you want to tell is a thriller, mystery, science fiction, or fantasy, Dalhousie University's Master of Fine Arts in Fiction will help you bring your imagined world to life on the page. You’ll deepen your understanding of the art of fiction writing with lectures, seminars, workshops, and readings while working on personal projects alongside mentors.

Global Philosophy and Intensive Language
The Global Philosophy and Intensive Language programme offered at SOAS University of London provides a rich and advanced engagement with philosophy which exposes students to a wide variety of global, rather than narrowly Western, intellectual traditions and themes than would be possible in other philosophy postgraduate degree programmes.