Humanities (part-time) at Northwestern University

Programme overview

The part-time bachelor's in Humanities is an interdisciplinary study of past societies, literature, the English language and the arts, and ethical problems and systems of thought. Classes meet at Evanston, downtown Chicago and online, typically once weekly in the evening or on Saturdays.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies | Duration: 45 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 45 units with a five-course major core (200-level Art History, 200-level English, HISTORY 250-A and 250-B, PHIL 110), ENGLISH 300 plus a research seminar, and six 300-level electives.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate terms run fall, winter and spring (quarter system); first-year applicants apply through Early Decision, Regular Decision or QuestBridge.

First-year deadlines for 2026-27: QuestBridge October 1, 2026; Early Decision November 1, 2026 (decisions December 2026); Regular Decision January 4, 2027 (decisions March 2027). Transfer: Early Decision March 1, 2027; Regular Decision April 1, 2027 (priority deadline for Bienen transfer applicants January 4, 2027).

Apply through the Common Application or Apply Coalition with Scoir (QuestBridge for QuestBridge applicants). The nonrefundable application fee is $75 or a fee waiver. Northwestern is test-optional and does not require SAT or ACT scores.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/

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