master of arts
master of arts — noun
1. an advanced academic qualification awarded by a university or college to someone
an advanced academic qualification awarded by a university or college to someone who has completed graduate-level study in a humanities or social science field, typically requiring one to two years of full-time work beyond a bachelor's degree.
Elena earned her Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Chicago last spring.
earn + Master of Arts + in + subject
The program offers a Master of Arts in International Relations that takes two years to complete.
offer + Master of Arts in + subject
After finishing her bachelor's degree, Ayesha decided to pursue a Master of Arts in History.
Joshua's Master of Arts thesis examined how Japanese cinema influenced Western filmmaking in the 1950s.
- MA
standard abbreviation used on resumes, business cards, and academic profiles
- master's degree
broader term covering all master's-level qualifications (MA, MSc, MEd, etc.)
- bachelor's degree
the lower-level undergraduate degree typically earned before a Master of Arts
- doctorate
the higher-level research degree beyond a Master of Arts
文法句型
Master of Arts in [subject]
a Master of Arts in [subject]
用法筆記
Frequently abbreviated as MA. The full form appears on diplomas and in formal descriptions; MA is standard in everyday and professional writing. The subject area always follows the preposition 'in'.
常見錯誤
2. a person who has earned a Master of Arts degree; someone who has completed gradu
a person who has earned a Master of Arts degree; someone who has completed graduate-level study in the humanities or social sciences.
Minh, a Master of Arts in Sociology, now works as a policy analyst for the city government.
a Master of Arts in + subject + current profession
Dr. Jabari, a Master of Arts in Philosophy, teaches ethics courses at a community college near Atlanta.
The conference featured several Masters of Arts presenting their research on urban planning and public policy.
Shirin, a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, develops language assessments for an international exam board.
- MA graduate
less formal, more common in spoken English
- postgraduate
general term for anyone studying or holding a graduate degree
- undergraduate
a student who has not yet completed a bachelor's degree
文法句型
a Master of Arts in [subject]
Master of Arts + profession
用法筆記
In everyday speech, 'MA graduate' or 'someone with an MA' is more common than the full 'a Master of Arts.' The full title appears in biographical notes, conference programs, and formal introductions. The plural is 'Masters of Arts' or 'MA holders.'