About the course

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) program is an interdisciplinary graduate program administered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. This is a broad, interdisciplinary program of part-time or full-time graduate study that integrates and expands the student's knowledge and awareness and that is geared to the student's personal interests. Each student, in consultation with an academic advisor, designs an individual program of study around an interdisciplinary theme or topic that is of intrinsic interest to the student or that relates to the student's professional or vocational interests. Students take graduate courses across a range of NC State departments as well as MALS seminars designed specifically for the program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2025	Raleigh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh

IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL IBT-80 or higher (minimum of 18 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL Paper Based-550 or higher.

　　To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have:

　　(a) a four-year bachelor?s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process.

　　(b) a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees.

　　Students desiring to enter the MALS program must submit an online application for admission to the Graduate School. GRE scores are not required. Admission requirements for the MALS program include an undergraduate baccalaureate degree and these application materials:

　　Online Application and Fee: The application process for all NC State graduate programs is handled entirely through a web-based tool.

　　Statement of Objectives: The written statement of objectives is an important part of your application materials and also functions as a writing sample for the admission committee?s evaluation.

　　Concentration Course List:

　　Propose a six-course, 18-hour concentration on an interdisciplinary theme or topic. Include a working title for your concentration, a preliminary list of the six courses for your concentration and a few sentences explaining how each course fits into the broader theme you?ve chosen. This is not a final plan, you will finalize your area of concentration once you have completed 15 credit hours in the program, working in consultation with your adviser. The concentration courses must come from at least three different academic disciplines, with no more than two courses from any one department. At least two courses in the concentration must be humanities or social science courses. Take a look at some concentration examples. ???????

　　Three References: Your references should include any teachers from whom you have taken courses within the last five years. If you do not have enough former instructors for the three references, you may pick others who are in a good position to judge your abilities and motivation: employers, supervisors, clergy, co-workers, etc.

　　Resume: Please use the Upload area for Resume/ CV in the online application.

　　Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts from any undergraduate or graduate institution you have attended should be uploaded with your application. If the department recommends that you be admitted, you will then be asked to submit official transcripts to the Graduate School. Only upon receipt of official transcripts will your admission be official.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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