MLA: Master in Liberal Arts
?The Master in Liberal Arts at UST is a multidisciplinary Master’s degree, a flexible alternative to a traditional Master’s degree, with courses and electives from among several concentration areas. Students enjoy small classes and personal attention, with many evening options, along with study abroad and internship opportunities.
The Master in Liberal Arts degree is a great option for:
Educators looking to advance practical and subject matter expertise
Professionals looking to advance their careers or to expand job horizons
Everyone looking to go deeper into the Great Books and Great Ideas in the pursuit of life-long learning.
Additionally, UST offers an Executive MLA program that is designed for working professionals who want to engage with the greatest books of world civilization. The program is offered both in-person and online.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Welcome to University of St. Thomas Human Resources. UST prides itself on its tight-knit community of experienced and skilled administrators, faculty and staff, all supporting the University’s vision to become one of the great Catholic universities in America.
The University is an exciting and enriching place to work that offers competitive salaries and benefits. Some of our benefits include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance, long term disability, short term disability
Section 125 Flexible Medical Spending Account and Section 125 Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Free and discounted tuition for employees and families
403(b) pre-tax retirement plans
Paid sick time, vacation, etc. and summer hours
Free use of library and gym
Employee discounts from local and national vendors
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Please submit the following:
Online application for admission
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)
TOEFL (minimum 79), IELTS (minimum 6.5), ELS (level 112) or English Comp
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
34890 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: N/A
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