Liberal Studies (Film and Media Studies), MLSt

USA

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What will I learn?

Develop broad, integrative knowledge and apply it to real-world contexts and problems. Whether you are interested in growing your workforce skills, becoming a more effective community contributor, preparing for a doctoral or professional degree, or simply want to pursue a love of learning, you will appreciate this degree's flexibility and customizable design.

Degree Awarded: MLSt

Liberal Studies (Film and Media Studies)

The MLSt with a concentration in film and media studies offers students an opportunity to explore liberal studies insights relevant to the scholarship of film and media in society. This is an advanced degree that situates knowledge and know-how at the intersections of culture, community and profession. The program's emphasis on integrative knowledge and its cross-disciplinary approach cultivates the capacity to see and understand the complex reality of societal problems and navigate challenges across cultural, professional and personal contexts. Communication, holistic analysis, perspective-taking and research are featured aspects of all core courses. A unique aspect of the program is the customization of learning. Working closely with faculty advisors, Master of Liberal Studies, students build their program by choosing from a wide-ranging list of elective courses that best meet their interests and needs. With an emphasis on film, media, culture and more, this program prepares students to become master learners and problem solvers. The program culminates in an applied learning experience under the guidance of a seasoned faculty member.

Which department am I in?

College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

Study options

Full Time (30 Hours)

Tuition fees
$26,640.00 (22,47,722) per year
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Arizona State University

Tempe Campus,

1151 S. Forest Ave.,

TEMPE,

Arizona,

85281, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be admitted to ASU, you must have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country.

Competitive applicants typically have a “B” (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) grade point average in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework. If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, your application may still be considered by the department.

English language proficiency requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Score of at least 80 on the TOEFL iBT

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of the academic test of at least 6.5

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of at least 60

Duolingo English test: Graduate minimum score of 105

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