Master of Arts

Master of Arts

n (Education) a degree, usually postgraduate and in a nonscientific subject, or the holder of this degree. Abbreviation: MA

Mas′ter of Arts′

n. 1. a master's degree given in the humanities. 2. a recipient of this degree. Abbr.: M.A., A.M. [1490–1500]

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Master of Arts - a master's degree in arts and sciencesArtium Magister, MA, AMmaster's degree - an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree