Program Overview
The Liberal Studies at Oakland 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 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
- Tuition: USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Liberal Studies 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
- Introductory Colloquium
- Seminar in Language and Literature
- Seminar in the Humanities
- Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Seminar in the Sciences
- Topics in Language/Literature
- Topics in the Humanities
- Topics in the Social Sciences
- Topics in the Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Candidates for the degree of Master of Arts in Liberal Studies will complete 36 credits of coursework beyond the bachelor\xc2\x92s degree. All students must complete a core of three courses which include an introductory colloquium and two core seminars. Students will then choose five liberal studies electives which are cross-listed with the College of Arts and Sciences\xc2\x92 graduate course offerings (or, in the case of departments with no graduate program, 300-400 level courses in which additional graduate-level work will be required). The student must take a minimum of 4 credits in each of the four designated areas: languages and literatures, humanities, social sciences, and science. The final requirement is the 4-credit final project.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,522 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,344 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oakland 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 Oakland University
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, United States
Oakland University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months