Overview

Earn an education that prepares you for what the future holds from at University of North Carolina Greensboro. As jobs and industries swiftly change, you’ll have the flexibility to adjust and grow without missing a beat.

Key facts

M.A. in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies ranks #2 on the list of Best Online Master’s in Liberal Arts programs.
This master’s program is available exclusively online, and can be completed in as little as 18 months.
All M.A. in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies courses are seven weeks long, with optional five-week summer sessions available.

This interdisciplinary program offers a deep dive into humanities, sciences, and arts to help you develop a bigger picture of the world.
No GRE or GMAT are required.
While there are set due dates for assignments and projects, earning your degree online allows you the flexibility to learn on your own schedule, with no set class times and no commute necessary.
Our online students benefit from our dedicated Online Writing Center and Online Speaking Center, and all of the same library, technology, and career resources available to on-campus students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design Thinking
The Contemporary World
Literature of Migration
Systems Thinking
Global Trade
Global Human Rights

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 111 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

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit a completed online application.
$65 nonrefundable application processing fee.
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. All requirements can be found on the Requirements for International Students page.
Per UNC Policy 700.5.1[R], the UNC system requires all applicants to answer questions regarding community standards/campus safety questions.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree and a graduate degree (if required by the program) from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association or completion of a bachelor’s and a graduate degree (if required by the program) that is equivalent to a U.S. degree from an international college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.

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

21137 USD / year

≈ 21137 USD / year
Out-of-State

21137 USD / year

≈ 21137 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6422 USD / year

≈ 6422 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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