Program Overview
The Liberal Studies at Wake Forest University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 17,682 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,682 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Winston-Salem, 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
- Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq Wars and US Foreign Policy
- Race, Myth, and the American Imagination
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must receive a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution prior to enrollment in MALS. An undergraduate major in the arts, humanities, or social sciences may be relevant, but will not be a determining factor for admission to the program. Admission is based on the level of success in the previous degree program, the clarity and richness of the applicant\xc2\x92s educational and life goals, and the applicant\xc2\x92s general potential for successfully engaging in graduate level work within the program. Applicants will not be admitted if it is likely that they cannot fulfill any of the program requirements or lack what the admissions committee considers to be a well-rounded undergraduate course of study. Applicants must provide the materials required by the Graduate School: a personal statement, transcripts, GRE scores (for MA degree), and three letters of recommendation.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $75.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,682 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,682 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,682 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,682 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, United States
Wake Forest 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- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months