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MA programs

Master of Arts (abbreviated MA or M.A.) degrees are graduate-level achievements conferred by universities around the world. Taking a Master of Arts degree can offer a number of diverse benefits ranging from enhanced career prospects to improved problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Additionally, a Master of Arts can lead to post-graduate study in a PhD program. Specialized subjects within disciplines in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and sometimes Business and Law, fall within the academic realm of Master of Arts. MA candidates are often required to complete research and present a thesis paper prior to completion of their degree.

The variety of different Master of Arts programs can be overwhelming - don't let it stop you! Start your search by looking at the most popular Master of Arts degrees listed below.

Top MA programs

MA programs are offered in a number of various fields. Have a look at some of the most popular MA programs below!

Top MA countries

MA programs are available at universities around the world. Consider taking your MA in one of these most popular countries!

Top MA cities

There are many popular MA programs offered by some of the highest ranking universities in the cities listed below!

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Master of Arts in Translation (English-Arabic-English)
June 27, 2019 | University Saint-Joseph
Since its foundation in 1980, the School of Translators and Interpreters of Beirut (ETIB) has been training senior translators and interpreters with the highest standards to master Arabic, French and ... [+]
Since its foundation in 1980, the School of Translators and Interpreters of Beirut (ETIB) has been training senior translators and interpreters with the highest standards to master Arabic, French and English languages as well as intercultural competencies by helping them to adapt to cultural differences, sharpen strong analytical and deductive skills, and develop professional judgment. Member of CIUTI (International Standing Conference of University Institutes of Translators and Interpreters) and of the FIT (International Federation of Translators), recognized by the AIIC (International Association of Conference Interpreters), and having a long-standing and close relation with the United Nations and the European Parliament, ETIB aspires to be an active member among the university institutions of the world and a pole of excellence in the fields of research and innovation in the Arab world. [-]
MA Marketing Management
May 30, 2019 | University of Applied Sciences Europe
At the University of Applied Sciences Europe we teach you in theory and practice how communication, markets and products are interconnected. So you become an all-rounder, which is well prepared for th... [+]
At the University of Applied Sciences Europe we teach you in theory and practice how communication, markets and products are interconnected. So you become an all-rounder, which is well prepared for the requirements of digital communication. [-]
Master of Arts in International Relations
April 13, 2019 | Dar Al-Hekma University
The Master of International Relations (MAIR) at Dar Al -Hekma offers a well -structured program that prepares students for success in the world of diplomacy and International relations.
The Master of International Relations (MAIR) at Dar Al -Hekma offers a well -structured program that prepares students for success in the world of diplomacy and International relations. [-]
MA Interior Design
March 21, 2019 | Berlin International - University of Applied Sciences
The Master program in Interior Design at Berlin International – University of Applied Sciences offers a range of advanced tools and skills in the wider field of interior and spatial design. If y... [+]
The Master program in Interior Design at Berlin International – University of Applied Sciences offers a range of advanced tools and skills in the wider field of interior and spatial design. If you are interested in an international program with a strong focus on conceptual thinking, project work and a combination of a theoretical dispute with real-world tasks then this is for you! We offer a four-semester program option as well as a two-semester option. [-]

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A Master of Arts degree is a humanities based postgraduate degree and can be referred to as MA, M.A or AM. Students taking an MA degree typically study humanities, philosophy, fine arts or social sciences. A Master of Arts degree provides general knowledge in a specific discipline, area of professional study or interdisciplinary field.

Online MA

Taking an online Master of Arts provides students with scheduling flexibility without sacrificing academic rigor. Working professionals, busy caregivers and geographically distant individuals: now anyone can make a valuable investment in their career by obtaining a Master of Arts degree online! State of the art e-learning technologies bring the classroom to the Master of Arts student, wherever he or she is in the world.

Part Time MA

Part time Master of Arts graduate degree programs are designed for working professionals who still want to make a meaningful and significant investment in their career development. Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences departments at universities around the world offer part time Master of Arts programs in a wide range of academic subjects.

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