Overview

This Liberal Studies program at University of Memphis is offered both on campus and fully online and features a flexible, adaptable curriculum that students can tailor for the broadest possible application and personal enrichment.

Key facts

It is designed to sharpen the intellectual skills necessary for lifelong learning—critical reading, scholarly writing, and the art of interpersonal communication.

Because each MALS student follows a unique course of study, students work with academic advisors to develop a curriculum proposal that satisfies both the interdisciplinary intent of the MALS program and the Graduate School's requirements for graduation.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Humanities—Overview

Literature

Art and Music

Religion and Morality

Happiness and Love

Life and Death
Freedom

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 416 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resumé: The applicant's resumé should include the applicant's employment history, academic history, current contact information, and any additional relevant information, such as professional skills, training, presentations, publications, etc.
Recommendation Letters: Applicants must submit at least one official letter of recommendation, preferably from a previous or current instructor who can attest to the student's capacity for graduate work. All recommendation letters must meet College of Professional & Liberal Studies requirements or they will not be accepted.
Coordinated Study Grid: Applicants must submit a completed Coordinated Study Grid detailing the intended course of study.
Personal Essay

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year
Out-of-State

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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