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Master of Liberal Arts

Dallas, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

An interdisciplinary master's letting students build a personal plan of study across the College of Liberal Arts, With thesis and non-thesis options.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Liberal Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Advertising
Arts
Education
Human resources
Medicine
Military
Ministry
Nonprofits
Politics
Public relations
Urban planning
Writing and editing

Curriculum

Graduate programme in Liberal Arts. Courses include Foundations of Liberal Arts I
Foundations of Liberal Arts II
Topics in Culture and Ideas
Topics in Society and People
Topics in Science and Reason
Thesis Research
Capstone Project
Liberal Arts Abroad
Focused Study in Liberal Arts
History and Theory of Art Therapy and Art Therapy Ethics and Professional.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (a recognised three-year degree is accepted)
GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
Statement of purpose
Resume
Two recommendations
GMAT/GRE only if the programme requires it
Church membership letter for ministry programmes.
Grade/academic selection criteria: GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for full admission
Provisional admission possible

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (a government-recognised three-year bachelor's degree from outside the US is accepted), statement of purpose of at least 300 words, resume, 2 recommendation letters, GMAT 425 or GRE 32nd percentile if the programme requires it, church membership letter for ministry programmes

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no section below 5.5)
PTE Academic 53
Cambridge 169
Duolingo 110 (no subscore below 90)
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Liberal Arts admission requirements at Dallas Baptist University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,146 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department	Department of Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Dallas Baptist University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Liberal Arts.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.