Program Overview
The Liberal Studies at Rice University is a Master programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 41,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,560 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Houston, 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
- Shakespeare and Film
- Stereotypes and Discrimination
- Is Anybody Out There: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
- Introduction to Graduate Research, Analysis and Exposition
- Creative Nonfiction
- The Birth of Modernism, the Great War, the Aftermath: 1910-1920
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 3 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).
Applicants must have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum GPA of 3.0 from the applicant\xc2\x92s undergraduate work is expected, though the admissions committee also gives consideration to applicants\xc2\x92 postgraduate experiences and recent accomplishments.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,560 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,560 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,560 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rice 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 Rice University
Rice University
Houston, United States
Rice 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 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English