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Applications are accepted for these master's programs on a rolling basis. Please consult your department's page for the most updated information.
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Partial need- and merit-based scholarships are available for all of the programs listed. Please consult Affording Brandeis for more details.
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Master of Arts in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies
Explore the languages, literatures, history, art, and archaeology of Ancient Greek and Roman worlds with the award-winning faculty of the Department of Classical Studies. An M.A. in Track 1 represents an interdisciplinary degree for practicing professionals that covers many aspects of classical civilization. For those wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in classics or classical studies at another institution, the M.A. in Track 2 offers rigorous preparation in ancient Greek and Latin languages and literatures.
Master of Arts in Computational Linguistics
Immerse yourself in the scientific study of language from a computational perspective. Computational linguistics draws on the expertise of faculty members and innovative research from computer science, language and linguistics, philosophy, cognitive science and psychology.
Master of Arts in Cultural Production
Discover how historical, expressive and aesthetic representations are generated, circulated and interpreted in both local and global contexts. This program helps students explore the questions that arise when art, imagination, technology, space and politics all intersect. The cultural production program at Brandeis provides both academic and artistic opportunities.
Master of Arts in Teaching
Leading to the initial license in teaching, the M.A.T. program instills a passion for teaching and a respect for social justice and serious academic intent. Committed teaching professionals help prepare you to tackle the most challenging situations in your own classroom.
Master of Arts in Global Studies
The interdisciplinary program in global studies offers a broad perspective on global institutions, critical issues and the complex ways that globalization affects specific regions and countries. This program is designed for students who will enter industries such as health care, the environment, human rights and communications.
Master of Arts in Philosophy
This program helps you to improve your credentials for admission to first-rate Ph.D. programs — not only in philosophy, but in politics, economics and sociology, among others. Receive individual attention while immersing yourself in the community that our well-respected philosophy department provides. The strengths of our master’s program in philosophy lie in a number of subfields — metaphysics and epistemology, ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy of language, logic, philosophy of the mind and cognitive science, early modern philosophy, aesthetics and philosophy of law.
Master of Arts in Computer Science and IT Entrepreneurship
Today's business world demands both sharp technical skills and broad business insight. Our two-year master’s program in computer science and entrepreneurial information technology goes beyond a traditional graduate technology degree — we teach students how to form a business around their ideas in the IT sector, from research to software development. This program combines graduate-level computer science coursework with electives that emphasize cutting-edge research and the special skills required for launching a successful business in IT.
Certificate Program in Math
Expanded math skills can improve your cache in the workplace and prepare you for graduate programs in math, science, or social science. An accommodating program for post-bachelor’s degree study, the math certificate program provides advanced coursework for students from varying backgrounds and with different professional goals. For those who have strong skills in high-school level algebra and have taken a full year of calculus.
Ph.D. and M.A. in History
As historical scholarship increasingly crosses boundaries of discipline and nation, Brandeis has created new M.A. and Ph.D. programs to train students to research, write, and teach history at the highest level. These programs combine: intensive work with world-class faculty members; flexible requirements that encourage students to define their own courses of study; a vibrant intellectual community within a small research university; and extensive documentary resources at Brandeis and in the greater Boston area.
M.A. in Women's and Gender Studies
Explore feminist and gender theories, knowledge, and methodologies. This program is for students who wish to strengthen their application to Ph.D. programs or professional schools as well as students who would like to advance their chosen career.