Texas Christian University

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Masters

Master of Liberal Arts

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A flexible, part-time graduate program in liberal arts for learners who want to strengthen writing and critical thinking while studying a range of humanities topics. Suits students seeking continuing education, a bridge to further study, or intellectually driven career enhancement.

Programme overview

TCU's Master of Liberal Arts is a flexible graduate degree combining online and in-person classes taught by university faculty. The programme emphasizes lifelong learning, interpretation of cultural and historical topics, and improvement of written and critical-analytic skills in a small-course setting.

What you'll study

Course offerings change by semester and reflect a broad humanities focus. Sample classes listed by the programme include:

  • Superheroes Across Global Contexts
  • Picturing Authority and Royalty in Europe
  • Native Americans and the Environment
  • Suffragists to Swifties

Courses are delivered by TCU faculty and may be taken online, in person, or in a hybrid format.

Entry requirements

The MLA programme page on the TCU website provides the full admissions criteria; applicants are directed to consult that resource for specific requirements and application procedures. Contact: Alex Lemona at a.r.lemon@tcu.edu or 817-257-6982.

Career prospects

The curriculum is pitched to be broadly applicable: it can enhance professional skills useful across many occupations, serve as preparation for further graduate study, or be pursued for personal enrichment.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme describes itself as affordable and flexible; for details on scholarships, assistantships, or other funding options prospective students should consult TCU's graduate funding resources or the MLA programme office.