Admissions

Whether you're passionate about creative writing, astronomy, climate change, history or if you want a flexible, build-your-own program, the Master of Liberal Arts at UNC Asheville can transform that passion into an advanced degree

The MLA Program offers

• The opportunity to study at UNC Asheville, the designated liberal arts university in the University of North Carolina System.
• Stimulating contact with a mature, enthusiastic community of working professionals and lifelong learners.
• Small evening seminars led by faculty who are experts in their fields, with published works to their credit, who also are fully committed to teaching excellence and student success.
• The ability to create an individualized course of study that best meets your personal needs and interests.
• Access to a first-rate academic library and state-of-the-art computing resources.
• The chance to engage critical cultural, social and theoretical issues.
• Summer classes as well as evening seminars which accommodate various work schedules.

Browse the MLA Capstone Project archive to see how students have utilized this interdisciplinary program to create individualized courses of study and concentrations.

Admissions Procedures

For individuals who plan to seek the degree of Master of Liberal Arts or the Graduate Certificate in Climate Change and Society.

Graduate Special/Non-Degree Seeking/Visiting Students Admissions Procedures

For individuals who wish to take one semester of courses as a non-degree or visiting student.