MA

Liberal Studies

Learn more about studying Liberal Studies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    12,825USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What College of Staten Island says about their program:

The program is designed to provide students who have attained the bachelor’s degree the opportunity to study modern Western society, culture, and thought through an intensive interdisciplinary examination of their origins and through comparison with other societies and cultures. The curriculum provides students with an integrated, sequential exploration of central works and topics in the liberal arts. The major focus is on the social sciences and humanities with attention paid to the development and impact of scientific thought and technological developments. There are seven required courses, two electives, and a master’s essay.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completed high school or the equivalent. Admission decisions are on an evaluation of your previous school records.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL

    45

  • IELTS

    5.0

  • PTE

    39

  • Duolingo

    75

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Document translations
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Scholarships at College of Staten Island

No scholarships currently available

We couldn't find any scholarships for international students at this university. Scholarship opportunities can change, so check the university's website for the latest information.

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Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$18,600 per year

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What is the cost of living near College of Staten Island?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$3,692
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,206
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$144
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$71
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$68· New York City, New York average
Monthly public transport pass$138
Monthly grocery basket$249
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$22
Gym membership$132

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for College of Staten Island

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying

USA student visa requirements