Program Overview
The Liberal Studies at Villanova 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 750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 750 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
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
- Jerusalem
- Irish-American Literature
- Cleopatra
- The Human Nature
- Great Books of the Great War (WWI)
- Justice and Political Theory
- Aristotle and the Natural World
- Introduction to American Studies
- Politics of Whiteness
- History of Travel
- Social Justice
- Tolstoy\x92s War and Peace: Literature, History and Contexts
- Memoir Writing
- Hebrew Bible in Literature and Culture
- Women in America
- The American West
- The War Narrative, The Peace Narrative: Literature of World War I and II
- Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt
- The Roman Enlightenment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online application form
- Transcripts
- 2 recommendation letters
- Statement of goals/interests in liberal studies
- $50 non-refundable application fee
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 750 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 750 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Villanova 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 Villanova University
Villanova University
Villanova, United States
Villanova 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- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months