UT Dallas Marketable Skills

Master of Arts in Humanities

Upon successful completion of the MA in Humanities, students will have attained advanced knowledge and skills for the study of history, philosophy, literature, visual and performing arts and their intersection. They will have the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue doctoral work or to use their knowledge and skills in a wide variety of professional settings.

  • Developing persuasive interpretative arguments about the humanities and culture
  • Writing clear, convincing scholarly prose
  • Thinking critically, analytically, and independently about complexity in humanities and culture
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and accessibility