Overview

The Individualized Major at Indiana University Bloomington provides a unique opportunity for students to design a bespoke interdisciplinary curriculum that transcends traditional departmental boundaries. This B.A. programme is specifically tailored for learners whose academic interests in the liberal arts do not fit within existing degree structures. By collaborating with expert faculty, students can synthesise diverse fields of study into a coherent and rigorous academic pathway.

Why Individualized Major at Indiana University Bloomington?

This programme stands out by offering unparalleled academic freedom within the College of Arts and Sciences. Students benefit from the vast resources of a world-class institution while receiving personalised mentorship from faculty sponsors. The Individualized Major Programme Faculty Committee ensures that every student-designed major maintains high standards of depth and academic rigour, often incorporating expertise from various professional schools alongside core liberal arts disciplines.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 42702 per year
National fee: USD 42702 per year
Local fee: USD 12142 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is uniquely structured around the student's specific interests, combining coursework from multiple departments. Modules may include:

Interdisciplinary Research Methods
Independent Study Project
Self-Directed Liberal Arts Seminar
Cross-Disciplinary Synthesis
Advanced Thesis Research
Professional School Electives
Final Oral Review

Careers with Individualized Major

Graduates of this programme are equipped with highly transferable skills, including critical thinking, independent research, and the ability to synthesise complex information from different fields. Because the major is self-designed, career outcomes are diverse and depend on the student's chosen focus. Alumni often pursue roles in specialised consultancy, non-profit management, creative industries, and various sectors where interdisciplinary expertise and self-motivation are highly valued by employers.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

The IMPFC is responsible for ensuring that individualized majors are distinct from fields of study available in existing degrees and majors and that they conform to College and university standards of breadth, depth, and rigor.

Approved majors normally combine courses from two or more College departments and, as needed, from the professional schools, with independent and self-directed work.

In addition to granting admission to the program, faculty committees work with sponsors to monitor students' progress, evaluate theses or projects, and administer final oral reviews.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts View 1409 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United States

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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

Completed online application

Common Application essay or Apply IU 200-400 word IU-specific essay

Academic records

Demonstration of English proficiency

Financial documents

Application fee or waiver

SAT or ACT exam scores (optional)

Letters of recommendation (optional)

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

42702 USD / year

≈ 42702 USD / year
Out-of-State

42702 USD / year

≈ 42702 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12142 USD / year

≈ 12142 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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