The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Founded in 1096, this university is the oldest in the English-speaking world and the second-oldest in continuous operation. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Oxford provides various academic programs. That explores the intricacies of human expression, creativity, and culture. The faculty distinguishes itself with its extensive disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy, music, art history, and languages. It is renowned for its historical significance and intellectual rigor.
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A wide range of academically challenging undergraduate, graduate, Master by research, and doctorate programs are available from the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities, reflecting the rich diversity and depth of human culture and expression. These courses give students a firm grounding in their chosen subject while fostering critical thinking, analytical abilities, and a profound understanding of human creativity and thought complexity.
The Faculty provides a range of taught Master’s programs (MSt) at the postgraduate level that enable students to specialize in particular fields of study, including women’s studies, creative writing, literature and arts, women’s studies, English literature, European literature and culture, musicology, philosophy, and medieval studies and modern languages. The Faculty offers Master by Research (MRes) programs in subjects like Mediaeval Studies, Modern Languages, History of Art and Visual Culture, Classics, English Literature (1700–1830), and Musicology for those who prefer a more research-focused approach. Students conduct advanced research in their field of choice through the Faculty’s Ph.D. programs, which lead to a DPhil degree.
List of Arts & Humanities Programs
Undergraduate Programs
| Course Name | Specialization | Discipline | Degree Level | Duration Years | Intake Month | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology & Anthropology | Archaeology & Anthropology | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies | Asian & Middle Eastern Studies | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3,4 | April,January,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Classical Archaeology & Ancient History | Classical Archaeology & Ancient History | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Classics | Classics | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Classics & English | Classics & English | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Classics & English | Classics & English | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Classics & Modern Languages | Classics & Modern Languages | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Classics & Modern Languages with a Year Abroad | Classics & Modern Languages | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 5 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in English & Modern Languages with a Year Abroad | English & Modern Languages | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature | English Language & Literature | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in European & Middle Eastern Languages with a Year Abroad | European & Middle Eastern Languages | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in History | History | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in History & English | History & English | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in History & Modern Languages with a Year Abroad | History & Modern Languages | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in History & Politics | History & Politics | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in History of Arts | History of Art | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in History with Ancient & Modern | History with Ancient & Modern | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages & Linguistics with a Year Abroad | Modern Languages & Linguistics | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with a Year Abroad | Modern Language | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Music | Music | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 39740 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Oriental Studies | Oriental Studies | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Oriental Studies | Oriental Studies | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Modern Languages with a Year Abroad | Philosophy & Modern Languages | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Theology | Philosophy & Theology | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Oriental Studies | Religion & Oriental Studies | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Theology & Religion | Theology & Religion | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | Fine Art | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Philosophy in Philosophy | Philosophy | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 2 | October, | 30910 |
| Bachelor of Religion & Asian & Middle Eastern Studies | Religion & Asian & Middle Eastern Studies | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3 | April,January,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Science in Classics & Oriental Studies | Classics & Oriental Studies | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | January,April,October, | 35080 |
| Bachelor of Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies | Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 3,4 | October, | 38550 |
| Bachelor of History in Ancient and Modern | History in Ancient and Modern | Arts & Humanities | bachelors | 4 | October, | 38550 |
Postgraduate Programs
| Course Name | Specialization | Discipline | Degree Level | Duration Years | Intake Month | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies | Asian & Middle Eastern Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Celtic Studies | Celtic Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Digital Scholarship | Digital Scholarship | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of English (1550-1700) | English | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of English (1700-1830) | English | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of English (1830-1914) | English | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of English (1900-Present) | English | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of English (650-1550) | English | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Fine Arts | Fine Art | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Islamic Studies & History | Islamic Studies & History | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in African Studies | African Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Ancient Philosophy | Ancient Philosophy | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition | Applied Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Applied Theology | Applied Theology | Arts & Humanities | masters | 2 | October, | 29100 |
| Master of Science in Archaeological Science | Archaeological Science | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Archaeology | Archaeology | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Classical Armenian Studies | Classical Armenian Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Classical Hebrew Studies | Classical Hebrew Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Comparative Literature & Critical Translation | Comparative Literature & Critical Translation | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 32760 |
| Master of Science in Contemporary Chinese Studies | Contemporary Chinese Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Japanese Studies | Japanese Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Latin American Studies | Latin American Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Modern Middle Eastern Studies | Modern Middle Eastern Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Modern South Asian Studies | Modern South Asian Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Science in Refugee & Forced Migration Studies | Refugee & Forced Migration Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 32760 |
| Master of Science in Russian & East European Studies | Russian & East European Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 27460 |
| Master of Studies in Classical Archaeology | Classical Archaeology | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in English & American Studies | English & American Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Film Aesthetics | Film Aesthetics | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Greek And/Or Latin Languages & Literature | Greek & /Or Latin Languages & Literature | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Greek And/Or Roman History | Greek & /Or Roman History | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in History | History | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in History of Arts & Visual Culture | History of Art & Visual Culture | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Jewish Studies | Jewish Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman Period | Jewish Studies in the Graeco Roman Period | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Korean Studies | Korean Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Late Antique & Byzantine Studies | Late Antique & Byzantine Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics | Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Medieval Studies | Medieval Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Modern Languages | Modern Language | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Music with Composition | Music with Composition | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Music with Musicology | Music with Musicology | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Music with Performance | Music with Performance | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Oriental Studies | Oriental Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Philosophical Theology | Philosophical Theology | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Study of Religions | Study of Religions | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Theology | Theology | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Traditional China | Traditional China | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in World Literatures in English | World Literatures in English | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Studies in Yiddish Studies | Yiddish Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 30910 |
| Master of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 33970 |
| Master of Bible Interpretation | Bible Interpretation | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 33970 |
| Master of Celtic Studies | Celtic Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters | 1 | October, | 33970 |
Master by Research Programs
| Course Name | Specialization | Discipline | Degree Level | Duration Years | Intake Month | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies | Buddhist Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Celtic Studies | Celtic Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Classical Archaeology | Classical Archaeology | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 28020 |
| Master of Philosophy in Classical Indian Religion | Classical Indian Religion | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Cuneiform Studies | Cuneiform Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Development Studies | Development Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 31540 |
| Master of Philosophy in Eastern Christian Studies | Eastern Christian Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Egyptology | Egyptology | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in English Studies in Medieval Period | English Studies in Medieval Period | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Greek & Latin Languages & Literature | Greek & Latin Languages & Literature | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Greek & Roman History | Greek & Roman History | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in History | History | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Islamic Studies & History | Islamic Studies & History | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Islamic Studies & History | Islamic Studies & History | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 26450 |
| Master of Philosophy in Jewish Studies | Jewish Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Jewish Studies in Judaism & Christianity in the Graeco-Roman World | Judaism & Christianity in the Graeco-Roman World | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Jewish Studies in Latin American Studies | Latin American Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 26450 |
| Master of Philosophy in Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman Period | Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman Period | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Late Antique & Byzantine Studies | Late Antique & Byzantine Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics | Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Modern Chinese Studies | Modern Chinese Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 28020 |
| Master of Philosophy in Modern Languages | Modern Languages | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Modern Middle Eastern Studies | Modern Middle Eastern Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Modern South Asian Studies | Modern South Asian Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 28020 |
| Master of Philosophy in Music in Composition | Music in Composition | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29830 |
| Master of Philosophy in Music in Musicology | Music in Musicology | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29830 |
| Master of Philosophy in Music in Performance | Music in Performance | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29830 |
| Master of Philosophy in Philosophical Theology | Philosophical Theology | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Russian & East European Studies | Russian & East European Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 26450 |
| Master of Philosophy in Slavonic Studies | Slavonic Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Theology | Theology | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Tibetan & Himalayan Studies | Tibetan & Himalayan Studies | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Traditional East Asia | Traditional East Asia | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 29700 |
| Master of Philosophy in Visual, Material & Museum Anthropology | Visual, Material & Museum Anthropology | Arts & Humanities | masters_by_research | 2 | October, | 35180 |
PHD Programs
| Course Name | Specialization | Discipline | Degree Level | Duration Years | Intake Month | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy in Ancient History | Ancient History | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology | Anthropology | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Archaeological Science | Archaeological Science | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Archaeology | Archaeology | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 26450 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Area Studies | Area Studies | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies | Asian & Middle Eastern Studies | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 26450 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Archaeology | Classical Archaeology | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Languages & Literature | Classical Languages & Literature | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in English | English | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Art | Fine Art | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in History | History | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in History in Economic & Social History | History in Economic & Social History | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in History of Art | History of Art | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics | Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 26450 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Medieval & Modern Languages | Medieval & Modern Languages | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 26450 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Music | Music | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 28020 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy | Philosophy | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3,4 | October, | 26450 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Theology & Religion | Theology & Religion | Arts & Humanities | phd | 3 | October, | 26450 |
