BA/MA Programs
Current University of Chicago undergraduate students have the opportunity to add a Master of Arts degree in the Division of the Arts & Humanities to their current course of study through one of the Division's joint BA/MA offerings. BA/MA students complete two degrees in four or five years, and up to 600 units of credit may count towards both degrees. Students are eligible to apply college aid towards MA tuition in their fourth year.
Enables students to do one year of rigorous research in a field of their choice or to pursue interdisciplinary work. Students can also pursue two years of in-depth language study. The main contact for MAPH is Associate Director Maren Robinson (marenr@uchicago.edu).
Designed for students who wish to obtain a broad knowledge of the Middle East through two years of language and area studies. The main contact for the MA Program in Middle Eastern Studies is Deputy Academic Director Paul Walker (pwalker@uchicago.edu).
Begin coursework at the College.
Speak with your adviser in Spring Quarter to discuss your progress regarding general education and major requirements and options for BA/MA study. If an MA program is aligned with your goals, speak to the MA program staff to learn more.
Apply online to the MA program during Autumn Quarter. BA/MA students may apply for free and do not need to submit GRE scores to apply. If your major requires a thesis, talk to your department and your College Adviser about whether completing it in your third year is feasible.
Begin taking graduate coursework. Finish your undergraduate BA, if applicable. Your adviser will be the point person for course mapping. If you are in the four year BA/MAPH, graduate with your BA and MA degree at the end of year four.
Complete your graduate coursework in the two year MA program. Graduate with your master’s degree.
In order to notify individuals of their admissions decision before the end of Winter Quarter, BA/MA applications are due by February 2, 2026.