MA in Digital Humanities in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago

This program examines human culture through digital technologies and computational methods. Loyola University Chicago's two-year MA in Digital Humanities provides a distinctive chance to investigate how technology intersects with classical humanities fields.

Being among the nation's first and most established programs of its type, Loyola's digital humanities master's delivers intensive practical experience in digital research initiatives, including both faculty-directed projects and student-designed research. You'll develop the technological foundation required for diverse career paths in education, cultural institutions, and academia, as well as preparation for doctoral studies.
Our curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, enabling students to utilize contemporary digital tools, programming skills, and technology-driven research approaches across multiple disciplines such as literature, history, and visual arts.
Alumni of Loyola's digital humanities master's program have secured positions in various professional fields and gained admission to renowned PhD programs in disciplines ranging from historical studies to media theory and cultural anthropology.

Career pathways include:
Technology sector: software development, technical consulting, user experience design
Historical institutions: digital collections management, exhibition curation, educational roles
Library services: digital research support, information services, learning design
Publishing field: electronic publishing, editorial work, content strategy
Cultural sector: museum education, archival management, cultural programming
As part of the nationwide Jesuit educational network encompassing 27 institutions, our students benefit from comprehensive career support including professional counseling, job search resources, recruitment events, and access to employment opportunities across all Jesuit universities in the United States.