About the course

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) is a four-year degree program for non-traditional students who do not need or desire the academic specialization involved in traditional majors. Instead, students create a personal academic plan around a chosen area of emphasis. Working with an academic advisor, each student develops a unique degree plan that both fulfills WKU degree requirements and supports professional and personal life goals. Our mission is to offer interdisciplinary programs and courses that provide students with the tools for academic success and the flexibility to design a degree path that enhances their learning experiences and career opportunities. Interdisciplinary Study means to explore emerging relationships between several fields. Within one emphasis area, students seek out courses that can better prepare them for answering future questions that cannot be satisfactorily addressed using single methods or linear disciplinary approaches. By concentrating on related areas of study combined with personal interests or prior experience, each individual can realize significant overlaps of integration with new understanding. 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: US$110,592

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2024	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2024	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2025	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2025	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2025	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2026	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2026	Bowling Green

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Kentucky University

Official Academic Records from schools attended with grades and any degrees/diplomas/certificates received. Should also include a literal English translation.

　　Minimum academic requirements: Freshmen: 2.5 GPA

　　English proficiency requirements (one of the following):

　　TOEFL (TIBT): 71 or higher

　　TOEFL (Paper or Computer based): 525- paper based

　　197- computer based

　　IELTS: 6.0 or higher

　　SAT Critical Reading ? 450

　　SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing ? 460

　　DuoLingo - 100 DET for one-semester Pathway program, 90 DET for two-semester Pathway program

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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 Western Kentucky University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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