Why Lancaster?

Open doors to exciting professional roles through an MA at Lancaster University - an institution with a world-leading reputation in Digital Humanities

Study in a department that specialises in the application of artificial intelligence techniques in humanities research

Get involved in projects with experts in places such as America, Mexico, Brazil, and India

Collaborate with your peers in our Digital Scholarship Lab, a state-of-the-art research space with specialist software and and equipment

Choose our Heritage Placement module for the chance to work with a range of regional, national and international organisations

The digital sphere is transforming the way we live and work, as well as how we study the past. On this dynamic degree you’ll learn how to apply cutting-edge technology to traditional humanities and cultural heritage research. Building expertise that can be applied in academic research, as well as careers in a wide range of industries.

We’re world leaders

Lancaster University is a world leader in the integration of new technologies in humanities research. During this course, you’ll learn from globally recognised experts in the field and engage with cutting-edge research in digital humanities.

From visualisation and data design, to text mining and geographic information analysis and retrieval, the technological skills and knowledge you gain from this course will prepare you for rewarding roles in a wide range of sectors. You’ll learn about the use and creation of digital assets and databases, relevant interdisciplinary theories and methods, as well as applications of artificial intelligence such as natural language processing, machine learning, and computer vision.

Digital disciplines

You'll develop digital and historical research skills and complete core modules in Digital Humanities and Spatial Technologies for Humanities Research. This will allow you to analyse data in more complex and sophisticated ways.