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Master of Arts [M.A] [Liberal Studies] From University at Albany

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Liberal Studies)

STEM Course

2 years

full time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Humanities,

Social Studies,

Social Studies

Ranked #501 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

₹24.3 L/Yr

$28,312 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2425206 (USD 28312)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
On-Campus Housing	₹794925 (USD 9280)
Meal Plan	₹467704 (USD 5460)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2022	₹2371154 (USD 27681)
2021	₹2339032 (USD 27306)

Important Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year for the fall season.

The program explores topics in arts, humanities, and the social sciences in the masters in liberal studies program at UAlbany. This interdisciplinary program lets students create a highly personalized curriculum to develop their historical and theoretical background from literary and cultural studies to political theory and environmental law.
If students are interested in issues in contemporary cultural theory in a global context, this program will help them advance their research skills and academic credentials. Culminating in a thesis, the liberal studies MA prepares students for additional study at the doctoral level or a career in a wide range of fields including public service, education, and healthcare.
The program’s elective selections will span at least two university departments and may examine diverse topics such as literary and cultural theory, gender, race and ethnicity, postcolonial studies, human rights, politics, and law.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must successfully complete 75% of the total credits. Students have four semesters to achieve the 75% standard.
Students must achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are required.

Indian Students Eligibility:

Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

320 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results are required.

Required Document List

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Transcripts from all schools attended
Three letters of recommendation
Official GRE test score
Statement of goals
Critical writing sample

Ranking

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.

A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
Application fee payment Receipt
Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure you can survive the duration of course in the USA.
Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.

Career and Placement after Course

Graduates have careers as:

Copywriter
Journalist
Publisher
Museum director
Public relations specialist
Primary or secondary education teacher
Government relations
Program coordinator

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