Overview

This Liberal Studies program at the 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 Features

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.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Humanities—Overview

Literature

Art and Music

Religion and Morality

Happiness and Love

Life and Death
Freedom

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-06-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History General Studies Liberal Arts View 741 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

Tuition Fee

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International

11736 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5868 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

9060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4530 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

6384 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3192 USD per semester during 12 months.

Online option: $3,738 per semester

Living costs for Memphis

955 - 1582 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Liberal Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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