Overview

You’ll design your own program, which will allow you to study multiple academic disciplines, including traditional humanities, social sciences, education, business, Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media.

Key Features

DePaul University offers the following master’s degree options within the Interdisciplinary Self-Designed Program:

Interdisciplinary Studies (MA)

Interdisciplinary Studies (MS)

Courses are offered on weekday evenings at the Lincoln Park Campus. The program can be completed in two years.

The Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) program is for you if:

you’re interested in combining areas of professional expertise or preparation with the traditional liberal arts.

you’re a working professional seeking to augment your current work experience with new skills.

you have a specific professional skill set in mind that you’re hoping to gain for your anticipated profession or professional move.

you’re seeking a course plan without a required core or thesis.

Interdisciplinary Studies: MA vs. MS

If the majority of courses you take for the master’s in interdisciplinary studies are drawn from programs that award the Master of Arts degree, then you will earn the MA.

If the majority of courses you take are drawn from programs that award a Master of Science degree, then you will earn the MS.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-28 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

48-52 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission: Apply online

A $40 domestic application fee, $75 international application fee

Transcripts of all prior academic work

GRE, LSAT or GMAT scores are not required but may be submitted to strengthen an application

TOEFL scores (international students only). We accept TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19488 USD / year

≈ 19488 USD / year
Out-of-State

19488 USD / year

≈ 19488 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19488 USD / year

≈ 19488 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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