Master of Arts

noun

1. a master's degree given usually in a specific branch of the humanities or social sciences.
2. a person who has been awarded this degree. : M.A., A.M.

Master of Arts

noun

1. a degree, usually postgraduate and in a nonscientific subject, or the holder of this degree MA

Word History and Origins

Origin of Master of Arts¹

First recorded in 1490–1500

Example Sentences

He earned a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Berkeley, and a master of arts from UCLA.

From Seattle Times

"Mussels are important on so many levels: they provide habitats on reefs, they filter water, they protect coasts during storms, and they are important commercially as well -- I love mussels and I know many other people do, too," said Leanne Melbourne, a Kathryn W. Davis postdoctoral fellow in the Museum's Master of Arts in Teaching program and the lead author on the study.

From Science Daily

He graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, studied theater directing at the University of Kansas and earned a master of arts in theater history and management from Ohio State University.

From Los Angeles Times

Gingrich earned a master of arts and a doctorate in education at the New Orleans university.

From Seattle Times

Jeff Sebo is an associate professor of environmental studies, affiliated professor of bioethics, medical ethics, philosophy and law, and director of the animal studies master of arts program at New York University.

From Los Angeles Times