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Bachelor of Arts in Critical Languages and International Studies The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington, USA

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USD 29000

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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67%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The CLIS-BA program is designed to meet the needs of students who prepare for careers in global affairs and international business, emphasizing languages and cultures of critical significance in Texas and the United States, as well as in international economic and geopolitical arenas.

Featuring concentrations in Chinese, German, Korean, and Russian, the CLIS-BA program promotes global competence through the study of the language, literature, culture, history, and the political and business climate of the area. The CLIS program also offers minors in those four languages and in Arabic. A 120-hour curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Arts in Critical Languages and International Studies. Major requirements:

  • UTA's general core
  • UNIV 1101 or UNIV 1131
  • GLOBAL 2301
  • 15 advanced hours in the chosen language
  • 12 hours in international studies from the three categories: International Issues (Business, Ethics, and Sustainability), Humanities (Culture, History, and Literature), and Socio-Cultural Perspectives (Social, Political, and Cultural Studies)
  • General elective hours will be used to complete the total hours required for the degree.

DEGREE OPTIONS

  • BA in Critical Languages and International Studies-Chinese
  • BA in Critical Languages and International Studies-German
  • BA in Critical Languages and International Studies-Korean
  • BA in Critical Languages and International Studies-Russian
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

May 2025, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    980 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    67% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    29000

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    USD 75 Waived

    Application Fee
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    13712 Per year

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