Welcome to Duke Graduate Liberal Studies

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Your master’s, your pace

Many graduate degree programs start with a field, set curriculum, or particular career or professional goal in mind. Graduate Liberal Studies at Duke starts with you: your interests, your questions, your needs, your background and experiences, your vision for your own future.

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Your Degree, Your Design

Design your curriculum

2 years full-time

2-6 years part-time

30 credits (10 courses)

Degree Requirements
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Fall or Spring Entry

GRE not required

November 1 for spring

February 15 priority for fall

June 3 final for fall

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$43,080 total tuition

$4,308 per course

Small merit awards available

Monthly payment plans available

Duke employees may use their tuition benefit

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Little House, all of Duke

 

  • Small in-person seminars
  • Access to courses all across Duke
  • Individualized advising
  • Professional development
  • Diverse community
  • World-class resources
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Graduate Liberal Studies Courses

All GLS students take at least three Liberal Studies seminars as part of their program of study. The current and upcoming offerings are listed below.

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