MA Digital Humanities at Lancaster University

Programme overview

On this degree you’ll learn how to apply cutting-edge technology to traditional humanities and cultural heritage research, providing you with expertise that can be applied in further academic research and a wide range of careers. You will build a portfolio of the skills that the humanities graduates of tomorrow will use – from AI models that read centuries-old handwriting to digital maps that reveal the landscapes of the past. You’ll learn from globally recognised experts in the field and engage with cutting-edge research in digital humanities.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Global Affairs | Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

This MA equips you with a valuable set of transferable skills. You’ll be able to continue into academia on research projects or apply your newly acquired skills in the private and public sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in any humanities discipline or related subjects, such as Library Science, or Journalism, for example. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 26,100 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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