Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee30,422USD
- Start dateAug, Sep
- QS Ranking1001-1200
Program overview
What Southern Methodist University says about their program:
The Medieval Studies program at Southern Methodist University offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree. This interdisciplinary program allows students to explore various aspects of the Middle Ages through a diverse curriculum.
The curriculum focuses on historical, literary, and artistic developments from both Western and non-Western contexts. Students are encouraged to take courses in philosophy, religious studies, and church history, and must complete a thesis that integrates multiple disciplines.
This program is suitable for students interested in a broad liberal education and can lead to careers in various fields such as literature, history, and art. It also prepares students for graduate studies in medieval studies and related disciplines.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- TOEFL
TOEFL: 90 with minimum subscores: Reading and listening: 20+, Writing and speaking: 24+
- Duolingo
Duolingo English Test: 115
- PTE Academic
Pearson Test of English: 60
Postgraduate
- IELTS
IELTS average: 7.7
- TOEFL
TOEFL average: 103
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Application for admission
- Personal essay
- Official high school transcript
- Official English proficiency scores
- Counselor recommendation
How to apply
2 routes available:
Common App
Mixed deadlineApplication fee60.00 USDFee waiverNot stated for this route
Direct
Mixed deadlineApplication fee60.00 USDFee waiverNot stated for this route
Scholarships at Southern Methodist University
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Fees
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Fee Information
- Postgraduate tuition
from USD$25,535 to USD$42,120 per year
What is the cost of living near Southern Methodist University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,776 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,437 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $206 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $69 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $68 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $126 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $74 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $50 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and smu.edu (University published).
Visa requirements for Southern Methodist University
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