M.A. in Liberal Studies
Prague, Czech Republic
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admissions; if you need a visa, we recommend applying at least 10 weeks prior to the start date of the semester in which you want to start your studies
** for Non-EU | for EU 9000 EUR per year
Introduction
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is a 2-year, internationally accredited program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education in humanities. You will earn a globally recognized American and European B.A. degree.
The M.A. in Liberal Studies program engages students in innovative intellectual work. In small, interactive classes, students learn to apply analysis and research methods from the social sciences, arts, literature, cultural and religious worldviews, and philosophy.
The two-year Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program offers an applied approach to the practice of humanities. Students develop academically and professionally as they become experts in humanistic work, including visual culture, arts, and cultural management, popular culture and media theory, modern intellectual history, and advanced literary studies and critique.
Anglo-American University’s international faculty is a great resource for students looking for a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary humanities program in Prague. The M.A. in Liberal Studies is also ideal for students who are looking to strengthen their candidacy for Ph.D. programs and for those looking for an alternative to MFA programs.
Beyond the classroom, you can also join student clubs like Model UN and Film Club, discuss current political issues with professors and local experts at an event like ‘Professors in the Pub’ or stop by one of our movie nights or poetry readings in the Library featuring professors and internationally published authors.
AAU’s Career Center also connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad every year.
Admissions
Curriculum
The M.A. in Liberal Studies is a two-year study program. Students have to accumulate 60 US credits (120 ECTS credits) by completing 20 courses.
Below, you can find a list of courses and modules for the M.A. in Liberal Studies.
Semester 1
- HUM 600 Theoretical Paradigms and Critical Theory
- PHI 600 Advanced Seminar in Philosophy
- LIT 600 Advanced Seminar in Literature and Literary Theory
- HSS 600 Advanced Seminar in Interdisciplinary
- Elective Course
Semester 2
- HIS 600 Advanced Seminar in History and Historiography
- Required Optional Course in the Area – Philosophy
- Required Optional Course in the Area – Literature
- Required Optional Course in the Area – Interdisciplinary Studies
- Elective Course
Semester 3
- HUM 695 Scholarly Writing and Research Methods
- HUM 680 Multidisciplinary Colloquium
- Required Optional Course in the Area – History
- Required Optional Course in the Area – Human Sciences
- Elective Course
Semester 4
- HUM 699 Thesis
- Required Optional Course in the Foundation Area
- Required Optional Course in the Foundation Area
- Required Optional Course in the Foundation Area
Graduation Examination
- Required-optional courses (subject to change according to interest and availability):
Required-Optional Courses in the Area – Philosophy
- PHI 585 Philosophy and Society
- PHI 660 Advanced Seminar in Aesthetics
- PHI 581 Philosophical Ethics
- PHI 522 Anglo-American Philosophy
- PHI 555 Conceptions of Evil
- PHI 605 Populism Ancient and Modern
Required-Optional Courses in the Area – Literature
- LIT601 Bodies of Modernism
- LIT 660 The Romantic Imagination: Goethe to Mary Shelley
- LIT 661 Modernisms and Postmodernisms
- HUM 510 Folklore and Mythology
- LIT 520 Shakespeare
- LIT 506 Václav Havel: Theater, Politics and Dissent
- LIT 521 Recent Trends in Anglophone Drama
Required-Optional Courses in the Area – History
- ART535 From Gothic to Modern: Art in Bohemia
- ART515 History of Architecture
- HIS 537 Central European History
- HIS 589 Advanced Seminar in Race, Progress and Civilization in Anglo American Thought
- IRS 506 Conflict Studies
- IRS 508 Diplomatic History
- HIS 530 Elizabeth I of England: Her Reign, Her Kingdom, Her World
- HIS 529 Empire: British Imperialism and Colonialism
- HSS 528 The Story of Language: Empires, Languages and Global English
Required-Optional Courses in the Area – Human Sciences
- PSY 585 Decision Making
- PSY 525 Psychology of Human Cooperation
- PSY 503 Language Learning and Bilingualism
- PSY 560 Developmental Psychology
- COM 580 Language and Power
- SOC 500 Twentieth Century Social Theory
- REL 501 Religion as a Social Force
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Career Opportunities
AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well-equipped continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:
- Curation of the arts
- Cultural Diplomacy and Institutions
- Publishing in Arts History and Critique
- Tourism
- Education in the Human Sciences
- Mass Media
Program Outcome
Graduates of the M.A. in Liberal Studies can expect to:
- Have expertise in analytical and research methods of the humanities and social sciences.
- Have specialized knowledge of intellectual history and cultural phenomena of various cultures and societies.
- Be able to pragmatically and insightfully compare and critique the cultural phenomena of various cultures and societies.
- Conduct an analysis of the history and interpretation of the practice of humanities.
- Communicate professionally, decisively, and strategically in verbal and written English; our graduates are able to identify, describe, and discuss complex problems and solutions to international audiences.