103 General MA Degree Programs

The Master of Arts in interreligious dialogue: Science, Philosophy and Theology of Religions, promoted by the Re.Te. Institute ("Religions and Theology") of the Lugano Faculty of Theology, has been designed to provide extensive knowledge of the major world religions, explain their basic principles, their different structures, and their history. The Master’s course aims to teach its students to promote and develop a dialogue with members of other religions, precisely by gaining an appreciation of other religions and learning how to communicate and hold effective interaction.

Our MA Global Philosophy and Intensive Language degree 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.

The Global Contemporary Art MA is a practice-led course designed to nurture the professional, critical, and collaborative skills needed to pursue impactful, globally-aware, and socially responsible artistic and curatorial practices. The course recognizes that there has been a fundamental shift in the vision and purpose of contemporary art in global and trans-local contexts.

The MA in International Studies is a one year, full-time program which uses the disciplinary insights provided by international relations theories to investigate and explain contemporary international issues such as terrorism, nuclear proliferation, global inequality and child soldiers. Core modules are supplemented by a wide range of departmental electives, allowing students develop expertise in areas of their own interests.

The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is primarily designed for students seeking to enhance their general education in the humanities, social sciences or liberal arts at the graduate level. It provides a flexible, multidisciplinary framework to accommodate the varied undergraduate backgrounds and personal interests that students bring to the program.

Central European Studies is an interdisciplinary master's program at Eötvös Loránd University, involving five institutes at the Faculty of Humanities.

The MA in International Studies allows you to customize a degree around your interests and career goals. Drive global change through a program that aligns with your passions.

The Master’s degree program in European studies focuses on European issues relating to politics, culture, and history. You will work with the theme of European diversity and everything that ties Europeans together. You will learn how to analyze the many issues and opportunities involved in European cooperation and in Europe as a whole.

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is a two-year internationally accredited program offering a comprehensive liberal arts education. As a graduate of this program, you will earn a degree accredited in both Europe and the United States, one that will leave you well-positioned for success in your chosen field or in the pursuit of further studies.

The International Relations MA offers you an innovative, disciplined, and intellectually challenging framework for studying issues and perspectives within international relations.

The International Development Studies program grounds international development practitioners in the theories, policies, and skills necessary for operating at the forefront of the field. The curriculum leverages a combination of field-based research, studies in cultural contexts and ethics, and innovative practices to develop your marketable skills and experience.

The Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) is a two-year programme (120 ECTS) in English, which promotes interdisciplinary learning in a global context. Our MA programme equips students with critical analytical skills to address contemporary global issues. Focusing on some of the most relevant contemporary challenges such as climate change, energy transition, human rights, and military and technological competition, our program blends diverse disciplinary insights, including international relations, history, political theory, international law, and macroeconomics. Our students are also expected to acquire an excellent command of a second foreign language: French, German, Russian, or Spanish. The option of a third foreign language (Arabic or Chinese) is also available. Our graduates are trained to successfully pursue a career in diplomacy, international organizations, multinational corporations, and NGOs.

The M.A. in Israel Studies Program integrates historical and contemporary perspectives and focuses on the emergence of Zionist ideology and the global Jewish people, the pre-state communities under Ottoman and British rule, and the State of Israel.

Developed in partnership with the Institute for Journalism and Social Change, the MA Global Journalism - and its suite of postgraduate pathways - address the emergent challenges and opportunities for journalism in a global and digital news paradigm.

The MA Global Philosophy has a strongly applied element, designed to demonstrate the significance of philosophy for pressing contemporary concerns (such as the climate crisis, animal/human relations, gender debates, race relations, intercultural understanding, racial capitalism, public rationality, and democracy).

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Master in Global Studies degree awarded by the school's main campus in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned, and upon the recommendation of the school's Academic Council.

Come earn a master’s degree in changing the world. Come prepare for a career in international affairs. In two years at USF, you’ll learn to think critically about equitable development, social movements, social justice, and environmental sustainability — and you’ll gain the hands-on experience you need to effect change.

Three core modules have to be taken during the first semester of study. Students may, with the approval of the HOD, take two core modules in Semester 1 and one core module in Semester 2.