Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program
MA in Humanities Interdisciplinary
Design a degree that fits your ideas and your goals
The MA in Humanities at the University at Buffalo gives you the freedom to build a graduate program around your interests. Instead of following a fixed path, you will work with faculty to shape a course of study that connects disciplines, questions and creative work in meaningful ways. Whether you want to explore culture, media, history, philosophy or the arts, this program helps you bring those interests together into one focused degree.
This program is built for students who do not want to be limited to a single discipline. It is flexible, interdisciplinary and designed around your goals.
At UB, you will:
- Combine courses across arts and humanities fields
- Connect your primary focus with areas like social or natural sciences
- Work closely with faculty to design your academic path
- Explore ideas from multiple perspectives
- Build a project that reflects your interests and strengths
This program is a strong fit if you have multiple academic interests and want to bring them together into one focused graduate degree.
Students in the MA in Humanities draw from a wide range of fields, including:
You can also connect your humanities focus with fields like science, technology or social research to expand your perspective.
Instead of a fixed curriculum, you will design your program with guidance from faculty advisors. This allows you to:
- Focus deeply on a primary discipline
- Explore related fields that support your goals
- Shape a plan that fits your academic or professional path
- Develop a final project that reflects your interests
Your culminating project may take many forms, from research and writing to creative or digital work.
The MA in Humanities encourages you to apply your ideas in real ways. Students develop projects that connect theory and practice, such as:
- Research on culture, identity or media
- Digital archives or storytelling platforms
- Film, performance or creative writing projects
- Curated exhibitions or public humanities work
- Interactive or technology-based experiences
These projects help you build a portfolio that prepares you for careers or further study.
Graduates of the MA in Humanities pursue a range of paths, including:
- Doctoral study in the humanities or related fields
- Careers in education, media, arts and culture
- Work in nonprofits, museums and cultural organizations
- Roles in research, writing and public-facing humanities work
You will graduate with strong skills in critical thinking, communication and interdisciplinary problem solving.
If you want a graduate program that adapts to your interests and helps you connect ideas across fields, the MA in Humanities offers a flexible path forward.
