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Master of Social Science
- Brookings, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A social science degree built around social policy, With a second subject chosen from several options.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Social Science can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Policy analysis
- Social research
- Social work
- Community work
- Youth work
- Civil service
- Charitable sector
- Public administration
- NGO sector
- Journalism and media
Curriculum
- Social Policy is the core subject
- Available only in this degree. First year adds Sociology
- Critical Skills for Social Sciences and one of Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography
- History or Philosophy. Years two and three continue with Social Policy and one first-year subject as a double major. Study abroad gives a four-year degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree transcripts or credential evaluation; minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance (some programmes higher); passport photo page; English proof (TOEFL iBT 4.0
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 100 or waiver); one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE
- resume
- statement of purpose and recommendations where the programme requires
- Minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance; some programmes have higher requirements
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Official bachelor's degree transcript or credential evaluation (incomplete transcript allowed for current final-year students); passport photo page; proof of English proficiency; one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE, resume, statement of purpose and recommendations if the programme requires
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 4.0
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 100
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,200 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Brookings Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,200 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,772 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 4.0, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 100, IELTS Academic 6.