Cookie policy

By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to allow us to collect information on and off Studee as outlined in our cookie policy.

Home

    Apply for Liberal Arts - MA

    We maximize your chance of getting admitted to your chosen universities. Reduced application fees, a free assessment and access to a dedicated advisor.

    Ready to apply?
    Why apply via Studee?
    Boost your admission chances
    Discover more on the official program website

    Program facts

    Middle Tennessee State University
    Murfreesboro, USA
    • Program type
      Master's
    • Duration
      2 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      26,172 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      August, January

    Get insider tips from the experts

    We’ll send regular expert tips on applying, visas, scholarships and more, straight to your inbox. You’ll also have the option to register for a free Studee account.

    *required information

    You agree to Studee’s privacy policy and terms of use.
    You can unsubscribe to our emails at any time.

    The university website should have opened in a new window.

    If it hasn't, click here to open the university website.

    Why use Studee?

    We maximize your chance of being admitted with our free, 48 hour fast-track assessment (worth $185*)

    1. Find your ideal program

      Filter 10,000s of programs down to a shortlist perfect for you, where you have a strong chance of getting admitted

    2. Apply online via Studee

      Complete our application form and enjoy reduced application fees and access to unique Studee scholarships for many universities

    3. We assess within 48hrs

      We complete an 85-point assessment within 2 business days, help you with improvements then submit to your university

    4. University offer in 2-4 weeks

      We chase the university for your admission decision and keep you updated. We all celebrate your admission!

    Carbon compensation - We'll plant trees in your name to compensate for the carbon generated by all your flights to and from university.

    All our services are 100% free as we're funded by universities. You pay deposits and tuition fees directly to the university.

    * Price based on similar application assessment services from other providers

    Program overview

    What Middle Tennessee State University says about their program:
    "MTSU’s Master of Arts in Liberal Arts is an innovative program allowing students to earn a graduate degree through a course of study built around the subjects that they find most interesting and captivating. Anyone holding a bachelor’s degree can pursue long-held or new passions through a personally customized program developed around individual interests. Lifelong learners, professionals, students returning to school after a break, and recent graduates can find flexibility to fit their educational needs through this unique master’s program. Students attend engaging courses and have opportunities to participate in projects in the region or even enroll in education-abroad courses around the world. Top-quality professors bring varying research and teaching interests to the classroom through inspiring instruction. The M.A. in Liberal Arts allows students to refine skills, expand horizons, learn for the joy of it, and obtain the graduate degree they have always wanted."

    Admissions requirements

    English requirements

    Undergraduate

    • IELTS

      score of 5.5 or above

    • TOEFL iBT

      score of 61 or above (Computer-based 173 or above or paper-based 500 or above. The MTSU institution code is 1466.)

    • Duolingo English Test

      with a score of 85 or above

    • iTEP

      score of 3.5 or above

    • For transfer students, completion of English 1010 and 1020 at a US university
    • The ELS completion certificate of level

    Graduate

    • TOEFL IBT

      minimum score 71; TEST CODE for MTSU is 1466

    • IELTS

      overall score of 6

    • UMELI

      minimum score of 85

    • ELS Level 112 Certificate of Completion
    • Duolingo English Test

      minimum score of 95

    Entry requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Official high school or university transcripts
    • GPA of 2.75
    • ACT/SAT are optional

    Graduate

    • GRE, GMAT, or MAT depending on the program
    • GPA of 2.75 (Grade Point Average of 4.0 scale) is required for unconditional admission
    • Required minimum scores vary by academic departments
    • Submit a course-by-course evaluated transcript from a NACES evaluation service for all non-US college/university transcripts

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: US$29,144 per year
    • Graduate tuition: US$26,172 per year

    Funding

    International Student's Scholarship

    Scholarships in the amounts of $4,000, $8,000, and $16,000 per academic year are available and are merit-based. Applicants are automatically considered for a scholarship when admitted and notifications will be included in the admission letter. The scholarships are renewable annually during the course of a student's full-time enrollment but do not include summers.

    Visa requirements for Middle Tennessee State University

    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