master of arts

IPA/ˌmɑː.stər əv ˈɑːts/
IPA/ˌmæs.tɚ əv ˈɑːrts/

master of arts — 名詞

1. an advanced academic qualification awarded by a university or college to someone

1.名詞B2
釋義

碩士學位

人文社科領域碩士學位

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.

例句

Elena earned her Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Chicago last spring.

Elena 去年春天從芝加哥大學取得英國文學碩士學位。

earn + Master of Arts + in + subject

The program offers a Master of Arts in International Relations that takes two years to complete.

這個課程提供國際關係碩士學位，修業年限為兩年。

offer + Master of Arts in + subject

同義詞
  • 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.)

反義詞
  • 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

❌She earned a Master of Arts of History.
✅She earned a Master of Arts in History.
💡Use 'in', not 'of', to introduce the subject area.

2. a person who has earned a Master of Arts degree; someone who has completed gradu

2.名詞B2
釋義

碩士畢業生

取得碩士學位的人

a person who has earned a Master of Arts degree; someone who has completed graduate-level study in the humanities or social sciences.

例句

Minh, a Master of Arts in Sociology, now works as a policy analyst for the city government.

Minh 是社會學碩士畢業生，目前在市政府擔任政策分析師。

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.

Jabari 博士是哲學碩士畢業生，在亞特蘭大附近的社區大學教授倫理學課程。

同義詞
  • MA graduate

    less formal, more common in spoken English

  • postgraduate

    general term for anyone studying or holding a graduate degree

反義詞
  • 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.'

常見錯誤

❌The university awarded him Master of Arts.
✅The university awarded him a Master of Arts degree.
💡When referring to the qualification, include the article 'a' and specify 'degree.'