Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Portland State University

    Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Portland State University

    Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Portland State University

    The Liberal Studies at Portland State University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 26, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Liberal Studies

    Portland State University's bachelor's degree in liberal studies grants you the independence to take charge of your own education.

    By majoring in liberal studies, you will:

    • Explore many courses from a wide range of departments while still making progress toward a bachelor's degree
    • Sharpen universally valued skills such as communication, writing, oral presentation, teamwork, research, and critical thinking
    • Prepare for graduate school by building a broad and deep body of expertise on a single subject
    • Move ahead in your career by mixing and matching courses that relate to your industry, diversifying your knowledge and abilities

    Our customizable but academically rigorous program enables you to focus on your own interests with guidance from advisors and faculty. You'll gain skills that have immediate value in nearly every industry-and will help you adapt throughout your life to cultural, economic, and technological changes.

    Liberal Studies is the only major that does not require completion of the university studies core curriculum.

    Liberal Studies Bachelor's Degree: Why

    Disciplines

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate/Exam (Tawjihi), Overall average greater than 80%

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Liberal Studies

    With a bachelor's degree in liberal studies, you'll cultivate skills you can use-and market-no matter what career you choose. Our program is particularly strong in developing your skills in writing, critical thinking, research and analysis, creative problem solving, community engagement, media fluency, and social and environmental responsibility.

    Our program prepares you to work in a variety of fields in business, government, nonprofits, social services, and educational institutions, including:

    • teachers
    • program coordinators
    • project managers
    • news reporters
    • financial service representatives
    • community and social service specialists
    • lawyers and judges
    • physicians and nurses
    • writers and editors

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Portland State University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Portland State University

    Submit Your Application and $60 Application Fee

    Go to Portland State University's online application system and select Create Account. If you have already started an application, or created one for a past term, select Log In.

    Submit Academic Records

    You are required to submit complete academic records. We accept high school transcripts, grades and other relevant academic records along with your graduation certificate, diploma or exam results or certificates. If you have taken any college or university classes, submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. You can submit unofficial transcripts from non-U.S. institutions for review of your application and to receive an admission decision. Official transcripts are required for enrollment, see our official records policy for details.

    Electronic Submission: Transcripts may be submitted via Parchment or sent directly from a school official to [email protected].

    In Person Submission: You can bring these directly to our office upon arrival to Portland State.

    Mail Submission: Submit official transcripts in their original sealed envelopes from all schools attended and mail them to PSU at the address below.

    Portland State University
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    PO Box 751
    Portland OR 97207-0751

    Submit Evidence of English Language Proficiency

    Request official test results to be sent directly to Portland State University by ETS (TOEFL), PTE, or IELTS. Students who meet the academic requirements for admission to PSU, but have not yet met English proficiency requirements, will be admitted to PSU and placed into one of our ESL programs. Review PSU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements for more details.

    • TOEFL Code: 4610, department code 00
    • SAT Code: 4610

    Check Your Application Status

    If you have submitted an application to Portland State University, you can log in to PSU's application portal to review the status of your application. You will be notified via email for each document you submit and your admission decision.

    If you are not receiving email communications from Portland State University, be sure to check your @pdx.edu email account. Once you set up your student account all communications will be sent to that email address. If you are not receiving information from us in any email inboxes, please contact us at [email protected].

    Bachelor of Liberal Studies at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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