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About the MA in Digital Humanities at Loyola
What is digital humanities? It's the study of the human experience through the use of digital and computing technologies. With the two-year MA in Digital Humanities at Loyola University Chicago, you will have the unique opportunity to explore the intersection of technology and traditional humanities disciplines.
As the oldest—and one of the few—digital humanities programs of its kind in the country, the digital humanities master's at Loyola University Chicago offers you rigorous hands-on training in digital research projects, including faculty-led projects and research projects of your own design. You will also build the tech-enabled foundation you need to pursue careers in various sectors and settings—including education, libraries, archives, and museums—and to apply to PhD programs.
Program Structure
The MA in Digital Humanities can be pursued full time or part time. Classes are held at the Lake Shore Campus, located on Chicago's North Side, right along Lake Michigan, in a diverse and dynamic residential area.
Are you a current Loyola undergrad?
Get a head start on your master’s degree by earning graduate credits as a senior. This program is eligible for an Accelerated Master’s Pathway (AMP), welcoming students from any undergraduate major who meet admission requirements.
LEARN MOREWhy Choose Loyola for Your MA in Digital Humanities?
- Built for the digital age
- Established and distinctive
- Built-in networking
- Diverse learning environment
- A community of opportunity
- Highly selective master's program
Our coursework blends theory with practice, giving you opportunities to apply modern digital tools, computing and coding skills, and tech-enabled research methods to a range of fields, including literature, history, and art.
As the oldest—and one of the few—digital humanities master's programs in the nation, our unique and established Digital Humanities MA provides you with the foundation you need for your career in the digital humanities or to pursue your PhD.
You will benefit from close partnerships with distinguished faculty and award-winning mentors who care about you and will be there to support you every step of the way.
Your worldview will expand through a master's program that attracts students from across the globe to a learning environment where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.
You can get involved in the Digital Humanities Student Association (DHSA), a student-run organization at Loyola University Chicago, where you can engage in conversations around industry topics and represent Loyola's digital humanities work in the world.
Through this highly selective program, which accepts just five students each year, you will learn in a close-knit cohort of students who share your passion for digital humanities.
Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities
The Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities offers training in the practice and critical study of the intersections between the humanities and computational sciences.
Department WebsiteMeet the Faculty
The MA in Digital Humanities Program is housed in the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities (CTSDH), a multidisciplinary research center in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola. Our faculty come from departments and schools across the university and are leading experts on a range of topics in the field of digital humanities and textual studies.
FacultyMA in Digital Humanities: Career Connections
Graduates of the digital humanities master’s program at Loyola University Chicago have gone on to careers in a range of roles and fields and to prestigious doctoral programs in history, literary theory, media studies, and anthropology, among others.
Specific job options include:
- Tech industry: programming, software engineering, consulting, UX and interface design
- History: digital archivist, curator, educator
- Public and private libraries: digital scholarship, reference librarian, instructional design
- Publishing: digital publishing, editing, digital content, project management
- Archives, museums, cultural organizations: arts education and museums, archivist, curator, museum programming
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Digital Humanities MA program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Digital Humanities MA learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2025-2026 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogMA in Digital Humanities Results and Skills
Upon successful completion of your MA in Digital Humanities, you will have the ability to:
- Ask and answer all kinds of questions about what it means to be human and how computing can help us to interpret that
- Utilize computers and computational tools for the exploration, analysis, and production of humanistic knowledge
- Shape and create structures of knowledge and information systems through the lens of interdisciplinary scholarship
- Preserve and expand access to understudied texts that might otherwise sit in obscurity, such as the Lili Elbe digital archive
- Reconstruct the history of a poem
- Archive born-digital texts for future researchers, historians, and the public
- Digitize an ethnographic collection in an ethical way
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a Loyola alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Accelerated Master's Pathway Cost Benefit
This program has an Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP) for current Loyola undergraduates. Through the AMP, you can lower the cost of a master's degree by earning graduate credits at undergraduate tuition rates (before your undergraduate degree is conferred). Once you graduate with your bachelor’s degree, you will also be eligible for the Returning Rambler Scholarship, offering 25% off graduate tuition.
Tuition and Costs
| Program | Credit Hours | Cost Per Credit Hour | Estimated Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Humanities MA | 30 | $1,270.00 | $38100.00 |
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
The Graduate School Funding Opportunities
Information about funding opportunities within The Graduate School can be found on The Graduate School website.
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Schedule an AppointmentThe Graduate School offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
This program has multiple versions you can apply to. Find specific information about the application process for each option below. Please note that Accelerated Master's Pathways are only for current Loyola undergraduate students.
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Digital Humanities MA are listed below:
Fall: Rolling admission
Please note that application review will not begin until February, after which applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis. Decisions are provided within a month (following the Feb 1st deadline).
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Digital Humanities MA include:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose Details
Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals.
Application Deadlines
Loyola students should apply to Accelerated Master's Pathways (AMP) during their junior year. The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Accelerated Master's Pathway: Digital Humanities MA are listed below:
Fall: Rolling admission
Application Requirements
Please note that only current Loyola undergraduates are eligible for AMPs. Application requirements for the Accelerated Master's Pathway: Digital Humanities MA include:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Admission to the Accelerated Master's Pathway: Digital Humanities MA requires successful completion of the following courses:
At least four courses in a related discipline, such as:
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Theology
- Art History
- Women and Gender Studies
- Classical Studies
- Religious Studies
- Visual Communication
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Computer Science
- Communication Studies
At least one course in one of the following areas (at any level):
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Data Science
- Media Studies
At least one Writing Intensive course
Statement of Purpose Details
Please write a brief statement describing your academic and research interests as well as your professional goals.
Official Documents
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts (with U.S. educational credentials) sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived, and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted for international applicants.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the Digital Humanities MA program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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