MA Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Looking for a graduate program that doesn’t follow a one-size-fits-all approach? Interdisciplinary Studies might be the ideal path for you. This flexible degree empowers you to build a personalized academic plan that draws from multiple fields of study. With guidance from a faculty mentor, you’ll craft a rigorous, customized program that combines coursework from two or more departments.

Faculty: College of Graduate Studies | Duration: 2 years, 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall and Spring | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

You'll also have the option to complete a thesis or pursue a non-thesis track, all while conducting independent research aligned with your career goals. Related occupations listed for this programme include Human Resources Specialists; Editors; Social and Community Service Managers; Writers and Authors; Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers; Technical Writers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language); Number of references: Three; Other requirements: A written statement specifically describing the interdisciplinary proposal and outlining the rationale for undertaking an interdisciplinary program. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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