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Bachelor of Liberal Studies
California State University, San Marcos
- San Marcos, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies at Montana State University is a programme in interdisciplinary liberal arts.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Liberal Studies
- Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Liberal Studies
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Education research
- Non-profit administration
- Curriculum specialist
- Law
- International relations
Curriculum
- Four-year
- 120-credit degree. A broad liberal arts foundation with integrative seminars that build critical thinking and communication
- And an option in environmental studies
- Global and multicultural studies (international and American cultural
- Ethnic and gender issues) or Quaternity.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor: high school graduation or equivalent
- GPA equivalent to 2.5 (C+)
- SAT or ACT recommended
- Not required
- English proficiency or conditional admission through ALCI (GPA 2.0)
- Additional academic criteria: Minimum GPA equivalent to C+ (2.5)
- Conditional admission via ALCI English program needs 2.0.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
High school graduate or equivalent with no completed post-secondary coursework (freshman), SAT/ACT recommended, not required
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 5.5
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 168
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Statement
How to apply
- Review the Liberal Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,638 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Marcos |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences |
| Department | Linguistics and Liberal Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, San Marcos scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Liberal Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,638 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $32,401 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 168.