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136 Best History Master's Degree Programs for 2024

Discover the leading History Master's Degree programs for 2024. Our list of 136 courses is tailored to help you excel in your chosen field with WeUni.

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Master in Painting and Digital Art

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design

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Italy

Art History, Arts, Design

Master of Arts (MA)

This course will provide comprehensive training to tackle all the issues related to the artist’s profession, from the conception of an idea to the accomplishment of projects and works of art, and finally to the effective presentation of one’s own work. The course offers digital tools to transform the working process and develop creative potential. The interactive nature of this program is instrumental in preparing students for the future.

English

2 Years

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Master in History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands

University of the Highlands and Islands

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United Kingdom

History, Archaeology

Master's Degree

This programme brings together the disciplines of history and archaeology through the study of a specific region, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

English

1 Year

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Master of Arts in Musicology

Michigan State University College of Music

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United States of America (USA)

History, Arts, Fine Arts, Music, Music Education

Master of Arts (MA)

Graduate Degrees are offered in Master of Arts and Master of Music. Degree opportunities include: collaborative piano, composition, conducting (wind, choral, and orchestral), jazz studies, music education, music performance (brass, percussion, piano, strings, voice, and woodwinds), music theory, musicology, and piano pedagogy.

Master of Liberal Arts

Houston Baptist University

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, History, Philosophy, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Literature, Liberal Arts, Art History, Modern Literature

Master's Degree

The mission of the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) is to provide a broad and balanced spectrum of graduate courses that are interdisciplinary in nature and focused on the moral, aesthetic, and intellectual values of the liberal arts. The Master of Liberal Arts program at HBU is dedicated to training students in the classical model of education, preparing them to serve in a variety of professions and vocations. The degree is designed for students desiring a broad and deep course of study in the liberal arts with an emphasis on the Great Books of the Western Tradition.

Master of Arts in History

Providence College

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, History

Master of Arts (MA)

For decades the Providence College Master of Arts in History program has produced alumni who have taken a sweeping knowledge of the issues and events that have defined the ages and put it into practice — in classrooms, courtrooms, and conference rooms. Our comparatively inexpensive and flexible M.A. program offers opportunities for middle and high school teachers as well as those considering the Ph.D. No matter their educational or professional backgrounds, our students are enthusiastic about studying history and understanding its importance to the present and future. They care deeply about reading, writing, and discussing momentous times and events with like-minded students and faculty who are devoted to the humanities.

Masters Degree in Islamic Texts

Zaytuna College

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United States of America (USA)

History, Theology and Religious Studies

Master's Degree

Zaytuna’s master of arts degree in Islamic texts is intended to provide students with higher-level access to the Islamic tradition through a guided course of study in Islam’s primary sources. The MA degree is a two-year program that culminates in a summative thesis. The course work includes studies of classical Arabic language and literature; Qur’an and Qur’anic commentaries; Islamic philosophy, theology, and mysticism; Islamic law; and the history of Islam. Furthermore, each of the concentrations has a comparative track that allows students to study texts in the European tradition that parallel the Islamic texts in their ideas and methods. For example, the study of Islamic philosophy can be augmented by the study of Latin scholasticism, or the study of Islamic mysticism can be augmented by readings in Greek Neoplatonism.

MA in Buddhist Classics

Dharma Realm Buddhist University

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United States of America (USA)

History, Philosophy, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts program in Buddhist Classics provides an understanding and appreciation of Buddhism through close reading and careful analysis of its primary sources: sūtras/suttas, Abhidharma and śāstras, and śīla texts. It is designed to expose students to the Buddhist philosophical tradition's key ideas and issues as conveyed through its rich and diverse collected works.

MA in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology

Bryn Mawr College

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United States of America (USA)

History, Cultural Heritage, Archaeology

Master of Arts (MA)

The Department offers graduate students the opportunity to study the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean and the Near East and explore the interconnected histories and cultures of these areas.

Africana Studies

University at Albany

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Anthropology, History, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

Curate your expertise on the cultures and histories of Africans and African Americans with a Master of Arts in Africana Studies. UAlbany was the first university to offer an Africana Studies graduate degree and remains one of the few institutions in the nation with an MA program in the field. The Africana Studies MA prepares you for many possible careers, from education to law, and for further study at the doctoral level.

Master of Arts in Cultural Studies

University of Washington Bothell

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United States of America (USA)

Anthropology, Humanities, History, Cultural Heritage, Foreign Languages and Literatures

Master's Degree

Founded in 2008, the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies is designed for a small cohort of students who seek to transform their communities through applied forms of cultural work that engage diverse populations. Through the development of a learning and professional portfolio, cultural studies graduates integrate work completed in core courses, elective courses, and a capstone project.

MA in American Studies

Trinity College

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, History, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

Trinity’s longstanding Master’s program in American Studies provides an advanced interdisciplinary understanding of the field and its research methods. Built on its distinguished faculty's interests, the program engages students in hands-on archival, spatial, public humanities, and transnational approaches.

Master of Arts in Muslim Cultures

The Aga Khan University’s Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations

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United Kingdom

Anthropology, History, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA programme at AKU-ISMC provides you with expert insight and a deep understanding of Muslim cultures and civilisations, both in the historical and contemporary worlds. Our programme gives you the skills to engage critically, in original and creative ways, with the challenges faced by Muslim societies. ​To help ensure that you are fulfilling the objectives of this course, our teaching is student-centred and our academics, who are leaders in their fields, seek to enhance your learning through a multi-faceted approach that applies a framework of world cultures, humanities and social sciences to the study of Muslim contexts.​​​​ Our programme is also available for full-time or part-time study.​​

English

2 Years

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MA in Islamic Studies

Markfield Institute Of Higher Education

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United Kingdom

History, Theology and Religious Studies, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA Islamic Studies programme employs a critical and analytical approach to the study of Islam and contemporary Muslim society. The course examines the sources and origins of Islamic thought and practice, in particular the Qur'an and Sunnah, together with a knowledge and understanding of the life of the Prophet Muhammad and its contemporary significance. In addition, it offers a wide range of optional modules that will prepare students to contextualise Islamic Studies and be able to critically analyse contemporary debates and issues concerning Islam and Muslims.

Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Kean University

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, History

Master of Arts (MA)

Kean University’s M.A. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies offers an exceptional opportunity to work with graduate faculty as mentors and meet with visiting scholars and changemakers.

MASTER OF ARTS IN ANCIENT AND ORIENTAL CHRISTIANITY

Abilene Christian University College of Biblical Studies

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United States of America (USA)

History, Theology and Religious Studies

Master of Arts (MA)

If you have a knack for languages, enjoy reading ancient texts, and wish to enrich your theological foundations for ministry, teaching, or further study, the Master of Arts track in Ancient and Oriental Christianity might be the graduate degree for you. Though the program has a broad focus on exploring the roots of religion, it offers special opportunities in learning about the Christian East. Ready to be a part of a program that explores the past to prepare you for your future? Apply now or contact us for more information today.

MA Contemporary Art Theory

Goldsmiths, University of London

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United Kingdom

Cultural Heritage, Art History, Modern Literature, Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in Contemporary Art Theory is for those with a special interest in contemporary art, and an aptitude for theoretical work in the subject.

English

1 Year

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ART HISTORY - M.A.

Kent State University - College of the Arts

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, Art History

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts degree in Art History emphasizes obtaining a comprehensive view of world art and specializing in one area for the thesis. Specializations may include contemporary African, medieval, Renaissance, early modern, modern, American or contemporary art and critical theory.

ART

Hastings College

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Art History, Fine Arts, Design

Master's Degree

By majoring in Art at Hastings College, you’ll be ready for a career that weaves your passion for art with other interests. The result? Opportunities as diverse as graphic design, education, glassblowing, owning your own studio, scientific illustration, sculpture and more.

Master of Sacred Arts

Pontifex University

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United States of America (USA)

Theology and Religious Studies, Art History, Fine Arts

Master of Arts (MA)

he Master of Sacred Arts combines the study of theology (primarily scripture and liturgy), philosophy, mathematics, architecture, art history and fine arts. The integration of these subjects in a single program brings to light new facets of each and highlights the relations that exist among the subjects. Thus, students receive a holistic formation rooted in a profound knowledge of each subject. Students who complete the Master of Sacred Arts will be well equipped to pursue further study in any one of the component fields.

Master of Liberal Arts

Texas Christian University AddRan College of Liberal Arts

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Literature, Liberal Arts, Art History, Modern Literature, Creative Writing

Master's Degree

The Master of Liberal Arts program at TCU has something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in expanding your career opportunities, broadening your perspectives, or simply thriving as a lifelong learner– it all starts here.

Master's Degree, History

A Master's Degree is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a specific course of study. It typically requires one to three years of full-time study and allows students to specialize in a particular field or area of interest, enhancing their knowledge and skills for career advancement.

Studying History offers a deep dive into the past, exploring the events, people, and cultures that have shaped our world. Through critical analysis and research, students gain a better understanding of societal development, political movements, and cultural shifts, honing valuable skills in research, analysis, and communication.