MA Arts & Humanities at University of Chicago

Programme overview

The Division of the Arts & Humanities is one of four graduate divisions at the University of Chicago, offering 19 graduate degree programmes (PhD, MA and MFA) across 16 departments and committees. Its master's offerings include the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities, the MA in Middle Eastern Studies and joint BA/MA programmes for current UChicago undergraduates.

Faculty: Division of the Arts & Humanities | Intake: Autumn 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

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Entry requirements

Division of the Arts & Humanities (graduate programmes): statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, transcripts for all previous degrees and coursework, TOEFL or IELTS from the preceding 2 years if needed to meet the English proficiency requirement, and a $90 application fee; most programmes also require an academic writing sample. Master of Arts Program in the Humanities (MAPH): one-year programme; online application, transcripts, resume or CV, two letters of recommendation from professors or mentors, personal statement, and a 10-15 page critical writing sample; GRE is not required or accepted. MAPH Autumn 2027 deadlines: November 2, 2026, February 1, 2027 and May 3, 2027.

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Intake: Autumn 2027

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