Overview

About this Degree

The Master of Liberal Arts MLA degree program at Tulane University, which began in 1983, exposes students to a wide range of reflections on the human experience, over different epochs and from multiple perspectives.

Course offerings include academic disciplines such as history, literature, philosophy, political science, and sociology. The program promotes the development of skills in reading, writing, and oral communication and culminates in a Capstone Project or Portfolio. The School of Professional Advancement’s MLA program welcomes students of diverse educational backgrounds, and in coordination with the MLA director, Dr. Ronna Burger, students will develop a plan of study tailored to their individual interests.

Graduates may be eligible to fulfill any of the following professional roles:

Reporter or Broadcast News Analyst
Social and Community Service Manager
Economist
Policy Analyst
Writer or Editor

Programme Structure

Program structure:

Social Science Functions
Humanities Functions
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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications to the program must include:

A statement of 250-500 words describing how graduate education at Tulane University would support them to achieve personal and/or professional objectives.
Official college transcripts from each college attended. Typically, successful applicants will have at least a “B” (3.00) average in all coursework taken.

Applicants may be conditionally admitted to enroll in one course in their first semester and must earn a grade of B or better to gain regular admission.

Tuition Fees

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39240 USD / year

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39240 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

39240 USD / year

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Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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Overview

About this Degree

Graduates may be eligible to fulfill any of the following professional roles:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

New Orleans

Financing

Funding

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