Program Overview
The Liberal Studies (Archival Studies Concentration) at East Tennessee University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Liberal Studies (Archival Studies Concentration) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 9,987 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,597 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Johnson City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Liberal Studies (Archival Studies Concentration) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations in Liberal Studies
- Introduction to Interdisciplinary Study
- Seminar in Liberal Studies
- Organizing and Managing Content on the Internet
- Seminar in Interdisciplinary Research
- Archives History, Theory, and Current Issues
- Archives Principles and Practices
- Archives Conservation
- Principles and Practices of Records Management
- Archives Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
- A bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Degrees from non-accredited institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis.
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for domestic students, and a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for international students. (Some programs may require a higher GPA.)
- A completed application form.
- A personal essay of 150-300 words, detailing your interests in a graduate program at ETSU.
- A non-refundable application fee of $45 ($55 for international students).
- One official transcript from every college or university where the applicant has taken courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,987 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,597 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,987 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,597 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact East Tennessee University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About East Tennessee University
East Tennessee University
Johnson City, United States
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 18