MA or Master of Arts is a master's degree of universities. Graduates are required to have a bachelor's degree to be admitted to MA. This course of study is awarded in the fields of social sciences, humanities, theology and fine arts. MA or Master of Arts is usually a specialized course "taught" that includes lectures, exams and a dissertation based on independent research. The course typically lasts from one up to two years full-time. The diploma may be awarded by boys and girls after passing an examination. Graduates, women and men can decide to attend one of these master's degrees by public or private universities, schools of the arts or academies. A Master of Arts provides graduates with a general knowledge in a discipline or area of professional study and enables them to start a successful career as manager, artist, entrepreneur, professional.