About the course

The Liberal Arts BA/BS is the largest and most flexible path of study within the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students at The New School. You have the freedom to design your own course of study and complete your degree in a rich and challenging academic environment. Students enter our program with a wide range of academic and life experience. Most are returning to school after a break in their education. Many transfer directly from a community college, four-year college, or conservatory. Some began working right out of high school and have never attended college. Whatever path you've taken to college, we're ready to welcome you.

　　Liberal Arts majors have the freedom to design their own program of study, choosing from among the hundreds of interesting and timely courses offered at The New School. Your advisor helps you choose which degree type to pursue?a BA or a BS?depending on your prior education and the subject areas that interest you.

　　To earn the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, you take at least 90 of the total 120 credits in courses designated liberal arts.

　　To earn the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, you take 60-90 of the total 120 credits in courses designated liberal arts. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	New York
Summer (June), 2024	New York
Fall (August), 2024	New York
Spring (January), 2025	New York
Summer (June), 2025	New York
Fall (August), 2025	New York
Spring (January), 2026	New York
Summer (June), 2026	New York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The New School

All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts. If you are currently in school, submit transcripts for all coursework taken to date. An application will not be considered complete until all official transcripts have been received and processed by The Office of Admission. Freshman applicants must provide their high school transcript or qualified GED, TASC, or HiSET scores. Applicants who have attended multiple high schools may submit only the graduating school’s official transcript as long as all prior coursework from the previous school(s) is reflected on that transcript. The minimum score required for TOEFL (IB) is 88, for IELTS is 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The New School. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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