Each year, the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities (MAPH) welcomes a cohort of 100-150 students with varying academic and professional interests, an unusual mix of life experience, and significant academic promise.
MAPH 2027-2028 Applications Now Open!
Part-time study options are available for students with limited availability. Please contact us if you have any questions about part-time enrollment!
Application Deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
| Round 1 | November 2, 2026 |
| Round 2 | February 1, 2027 |
| Round 3 | May 3, 2027 |
| BA/MA | February 2, 2027 |
Decisions are typically made within approximately six weeks of the application deadline.
Application Requirements
All applicants must submit the following materials:
- Online master’s program application
- Transcripts for all previous degrees and coursework
- Resume or CV
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or mentors
- Personal statement outlining your interest in pursuing a master’s degree at UChicago
- Statement of academic purpose discussing your interest in the particular program to which you are applying
- Academic writing sample (10-15 pages)
- $90 non-refundable application fee
Additionally, applicants to the graduate schools and divisions of the University of Chicago, regardless of citizenship, must either meet one of our waiver criteria or submit proof of English language proficiency.
Please note that the Division of Arts and Humanities does not require or accept GRE scores.
Part-time study options are available. Please contact us if you have questions about part-time enrollment!
Additionally, applicants to the graduate schools and divisions of the University of Chicago, regardless of citizenship, must either meet one of our waiver criteria or submit proof of English language proficiency.
Please note that MAPH does not require or accept GRE scores.
Additional Application Requirements
BA/MA
Students in The College may be eligible to participate in a BA/Master of Arts in the Humanities degree. Please refer to The College website for more information about the application process.
Classical Languages
Applicants interested in the Classics Specialization must submit the above materials and a list of the Greek and Latin texts that they have read in the original, as well as all such texts they plan to read before matriculation.
Creative Writing
Applicants interested in the Creative Writing Specialization must submit the above materials and an additional creative writing sample. The creative writing sample should be written in the proposed genre of study, length can vary but samples should not be more than 20 pages overall.
Two-Year Language Option
Applicants interested in the Two-Year Language Option (TLO) must submit the above materials and a supplemental document. In the supplement, applicants should indicate:
- Which language(s) they would concentrate on
- Academic and professional reasons for studying these languages
- How many years and at which institution(s) they have studied these languages