Overview

The Topical Studies program at the University of Kentucky is designed and directed by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor in the general area of study, and in consultation with the professional Topical Studies advisor.

Students, in consultation with their faculty advisor, design a major using multiple academic disciplines that enables them to study a topic from different perspectives.

Careers

A degree in Topical Studies provides its recipients with a mulititude of skills that can be adapted to a variety of careers. Since every Topical Studies degree is different, gradutes will pursue career options that most accurately fit the knowledge and skills that they attain while at the University of Kentucky.

Programme Structure

Available Topics:

African-American Studies

American Culture Studies

Appalachian Studies

Bio-Physics Studies

Cognitive Science

Community Development

Comparative Literatures & Cultures

Criminology

Environmental Geoscience

Film Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission for freshman applicants is based on a holistic review including high school grades, national college admission test results (if submitted), successful completion of the pre-college curriculum and essay. Some colleges and programs at UK require an admission process separate from general undergraduate admission to the University. These selective admission majors and programs may require some combination of the following:
- Standardized test scores and/or higher GPAs than those required for general admission, including meeting the minimum Kentucky statewide academic readiness requirements for Reading, Writing and Math.
- A separate application after being admitted for general admission
- A portfolio of past work related to the requested field
- On-campus or video interviews

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Out-of-State

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Topical Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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