Overview

Our students refine their intellectual ideas throughout the year, a process which for most culminates in a master’s thesis supervised by a University of Chicago faculty member.

Key Features

MAPH is excellent preparation for students who wish to continue their studies in a PhD program, enter a new professional field, or return to their current career with more developed writing and research skills.

The Humanities program at University of Chicago was founded on the idea that the work of the humanities is vital not just to the academy but to the world we live in. We believe that humanistic inquiry should be both analytical and critical: It should be aimed not only at describing the world, but also changing it. We also love the unique community of students that makes up MAPH.

Programme Structure

Areas of Study

Art History

Cinema Studies
Media Studies

Music

Creative Writing

Gender and Sexuality Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 416 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online graduate application.

Statement of academic purpose (No more than 1000 words, single spaced).

Critical writing sample (10-15 pages).

Three letters of recommendation from previous academic instructors.

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.

$90 non-refundable application fee.

International applicants may need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44800 USD / year

≈ 44800 USD / year
Out-of-State

44800 USD / year

≈ 44800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44800 USD / year

≈ 44800 USD / year

Additional Details

Per Quarter

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Chicago

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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