Overview

The Liberal Studies programme at St. John's University provides a versatile and customisable graduate education for students seeking to explore multiple academic disciplines. This Master of Arts degree allows individuals to tailor their learning experience to align with specific professional goals or to prepare for future doctoral research. By integrating various fields of study, the curriculum fosters critical thinking and advanced communication skills essential for modern career paths.

Why Liberal Studies at St. John's University?

Studying at this institution offers students access to the extensive resources of the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The programme is specifically designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals through flexible course scheduling, making it an ideal choice for part-time graduate study. Located in New York City, the university provides a vibrant academic environment where students can engage with diverse perspectives and multidisciplinary research opportunities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1640 per credit
National fee: USD 1640 per credit
Local fee: USD 1640 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around four distinct tracks, allowing students to specialise in their preferred area of inquiry. All students complete an introductory seminar, an integrating seminar, and a final research project in their chosen concentration. Modules may include:

History
Literature
Philosophy
Economics
Government and Politics
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Cultural Studies
Interdisciplinary Research

Careers with Liberal Studies

Graduates are equipped with a robust set of transferable skills, including analytical research and sophisticated communication, which are highly valued across numerous sectors. The programme prepares individuals for success in competitive doctoral environments as well as diverse professional industries. Former students have successfully secured roles in various fields, such as:

Higher Education
Finance
Communications
Public Service

The broad nature of the degree ensures that graduates can adapt to the evolving demands of the global workforce, applying their multidisciplinary knowledge to solve complex problems in both the public and private sectors.

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
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Recommended deadlines. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 401 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official university and post-secondary transcripts, plus degree conferrals/diplomas

The Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS examination scores.

For expedited foreign transcript evaluation service at a discounted rate you may complete a SpanTran Foreign Transcript Evaluation Application Form.

All documents received by the university become the property of the university and cannot be returned to the student

If you have only one copy of your official document and are able to visit our Welcome Center in person, we will be happy to make a copy of the original and return the official copy to you immediately.

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

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Out-of-State

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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