Master in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (Master's)

For Master in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (Master's), tuition is Tuition for the Master of Liberal Arts program is $575 per credit hour for in-state students and $725 per credit hour for out-of-state students.; applications for the Jan 2027 intake are open until Dec 15, 2026.

Students complete three core courses centered on the theme 'The search for order' through reading, writing, and discussion-intensive work. They select elective courses with guidance from the program director to pursue interdisciplinary study across the arts and sciences. The programme emphasizes critical thinking, close reading, and written expression through sustained writing and editing. Students engage in structured academic dialogue and develop the ability to defend positions on complex intellectual questions.

Focus areas include Political and Civic Engagement.

The programme requires completion of three core courses and elective courses totaling 36 credits. Students in the concentration in Political and Civic Engagement follow a structured path within the broader MLA degree.

Graduates pursue roles in public service, nonprofit organizations, education, and policy-related work.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Submission of transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation is required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically completed in two to three years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Winthrop University has grown into a comprehensive institution serving students through undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Its academic options cover a wide range of interests, with courses available on campus, online and in hybrid formats. Students can shape their studies around their goals, whether beginning college or continuing their education.

The university’s campus is in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and its student experience combines academic study with athletics and extracurricular activities. Winthrop Athletics includes 16 NCAA Division I teams competing in the Big South Conference. Club and hybrid sports also form part of campus life, including esports, cornhole and a women’s flag football team scheduled to launch in the fall. Convocation serves as a welcoming ceremony for new and transfer students at the start of the academic year.

International students should begin with the admissions process, where they can find information about enrollment, financial aid, academic programs and student life. The admissions team provides guidance for students considering campus-based or online study. A 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio supports close academic contact, while the university’s range of majors and flexible course formats allows students to match their education with their interests and circumstances.