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Master of Global Inclusion & Social Development
University of Massachusetts Boston
- Boston, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Doctoral study of social inclusion and development with original research on marginalised populations.
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
- Design and carry out independent research in Global Inclusion & Social Development. Evaluate relevant scholarly literature and communicate research findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: core and elective courses
- A concentration
- Advanced electives
- Research and dissertation seminars
- A comprehensive exam
- Dissertation and a second-language requirement.
Career outcomes
- Universities
- Nonprofits
- Civil society
- International institutions
- Governments
- For-profit sector
Curriculum
- Core and elective courses
- A concentration
- Advanced electives
- Research and dissertation seminars
- A comprehensive exam
- Dissertation and a second-language requirement. 69 credits post-bachelor's.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
- Most 3-year degrees
- Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
- Not considered equivalent)
- Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
- Letters
- Statement of purpose
- CV)
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
How to apply
- Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
- a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,419 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School for Global Inclusion & Social Development |
| Department | Department of Global Inclusion & Social Development |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $32,419 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105.