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The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is a two-year internationally accredited program offering a comprehensive liberal arts education. As a graduate of this program, you will earn a degree accredited in both Europe and the United States, one that will leave you well-positioned for success in your chosen field or in the pursuit of further studies.

About the program:

The M.A. in Liberal Studies provides a balance of theoretical, applied, and interdisciplinary exploration of the humanities and social sciences. Classes take place on the AAU campus in the neoclassical Thurn-Taxis Palace, situated in Prague’s city center, a renowned seedbed of history, culture, and political significance.

The overarching aim of the program is to develop you into a well-rounded, informed, independent thinker and articulate communicator. You’ll explore a mix of philosophy, social sciences, politics, history, and literature-based subjects, as you refine your capacity to think critically, become adept at analyzing contemporary issues from multiple standpoints, and conduct your own, original research.

Classes are led by accomplished international faculty and kept intentionally small, with a seminar format that encourages scholarly investigation, critical thinking, and thought-provoking discussion. You will cultivate essential skills in research, writing, and presentation in preparation for PhD studies or career opportunities across a wide range of fields, while the curriculum also allows you to explore and nurture your specific interests through numerous elective courses.

The program is broad in scope and multidisciplinary by design, an approach that runs counter to the increasingly specialized and fragmented trends in modern education, helping you become a versatile, thoughtful, and engaged citizen capable of making informed decisions in your own life and valuable contributions to society.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the two years, you’ll:

• Have a strong understanding of intellectual, historical and cultural phenomena across various cultures and societies, and be able to compare and critique them
• Be skilled in the analysis and interpretation of humanities subjects
• Have strong verbal and written English skills
• Have honed your problem solving skills and be able to identify, describe and discuss complex problems and solutions with international audiences 
• Be ready to apply what you’ve learnt across a vast variety of fields, as your career and life unfolds
• Be comfortable conducting your own research

Career Prospects:

As a graduate of the VAS Program, you will be equipped to flourish in multinational environments. This in turn will open up career opportunities for you on a global scale in areas such as:

• curation
• cultural diplomacy 
• publishing on art history and critique
• tourism
• education in the human sciences
• mass media

Additionally, our Career Center will assist you with internships in the course of your studies and landing a job after graduation.