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START HERE
Start here as you imagine your life as a McMaster Humanities student where you will meet others who share a passion for the arts. Here the programs are not robotic or competitive - instead the Faculty of Humanities is full of unique students and professors who value and accept creativity.
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IN CLASS
If you take any of these 14 programs offered through Humanities at McMaster you will be learning about the past and present world by opening your mind and thinking creatively. Your professors will be passionate and knowledgeable so lectures will be engaging and will challenge you to come to your own conclusions about the world.
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ON CAMPUS
As a McMaster Humanities student, you won't spend all your time sitting in lecture halls and memorizing textbooks. There are many cool spaces around campus for you to practice your creative skills. Check out these videos and imagine yourself heading to the Multimedia lab or the Art Studio to do your homework.
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AFTER HOURS
McMaster University is located in an amazing city for Humanities students to have fun outside of the classroom. Hamilton is not only the waterfall capital of the world but is also home to a great community of local artists and musicians. Explore the map to see where you could be spending your free time as McMaster Humanities student.
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WHAT'S NEXT
Whichever program you pick, you will find yourself learning valuable skills that are applicable to a wide range of employment opportunities. A humanities degree at McMaster trains you to communicate clearly, think critically and make reasoned choices. Here are some questions that you may have about your future with a Humanities degree. You can click on a question to view the answer.In the past, 90% were employed 6 months out of school and 92% were employed after 2 years.
Absolutely not! Moral philosophers have been influential in the World Health Organisation, by setting priorities for public health.
One reason is that Humanities students learn to understand how political and social reactions are likely to impact business projects.
There is a high demand for films and novels that require historical content - Historians contribute to making these programmes accurate.
It plays a crucial role in supporting a healthy and vibrant democracy. It also helps to develop society's understanding of social issues - for example research on gender and sexuality has contributed to equal opportunity.
