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Master of Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

An interdisciplinary master's in quantitative research methods for analysing social questions.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
  • Assess competing perspectives
  • And construct reasoned arguments.

Career outcomes

  • Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • Core courses cover research methods in the social sciences and statistical analysis. Students then complete a required concentration (computational social science
  • Data analytics
  • Information ethics
  • Machine learning and econometrics
  • Network analysis or statistical methods) and 12 semester hours of electives
  • For 32 semester hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions
  • Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials
  • Some programmes require GRE/GMAT
  • 1-3 recommendation letters
  • Personal statement and resume.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with transcripts from all institutions, Foreign Credential Evaluation required for non-US credentials, Some programmes require GRE/GMAT, 1-3 recommendation letters, Personal statement, Resume.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements
  2. English test minimums and deadline for your intake. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
  3. Resume
  4. Personal statement
  5. Recommendation letters and TOEFL
  6. IELTS
  7. PTE or Duolingo scores (GRE/GMAT only if the programme asks
  8. An English-medium degree can waive the test). After admission
  9. Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,552 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit$600 USD

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social Sciences and Humanities
DepartmentApplied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value32
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteGraduate funding may include program-specific merit scholarships or assistantships, Availability and international eligibility vary by college and degree.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.