M.A Social Welfare at University Of California [UC BERKELEY], Berkeley Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Arts [M.A] [Social Welfare] From University of California

Berkeley, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1868established year
43204enrollment
Public
6.9/10

Master of Arts [M.A] (Social Welfare)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$12,762 /Yr
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Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Dec 3, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$12762

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$17564
Food$8094
Health Insurance$6442
Compulsory Fees$6804
International differential fee$12244
Miscellaneous expenses$1640
Other Fees$1254
Total Cost$54042

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$12762
2023$29578
2022$5721
2021$5721

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
  • Sufficient undergraduate preparation and training for graduate study in social welfare.
  • A college-level, introductory course in statistics.
  • The equivalent of one full year (2,100 hours) of paid employment or volunteer experience related to social welfare or human services. 
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Not Required: GRE


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
  • College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

2024202320212020

Times Higher Education logo
Social Studies 7 out of 997 in Global Ranking
( #4 out of 152 in USA 2024)

QS World University logo
Social Studies 4 out of 350 in Global Ranking
( #3 out of 67 in USA 2024)

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Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams Score
Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (15th Oct 2024)
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)
USD 64,730 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • GRE: 317
Early Application Deadline (22nd Feb 2025)
Application Deadline For Fall Intake (14th Mar 2025)
USD 59,014 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.5
  • GRE: 311
Application Period For 2025 Intake (15th Feb 2025)
USD 51,504 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • GRE: 324
  • PTE: 68
Application Deadline For Autumn 2025 Intake (3rd Dec 2024)
USD 61,095 /Yr
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • TOEFL: 100
  • PTE: 68
  • GRE: 328
Priority Application Deadline For Spring Intake (15th Oct 2023)
Final Application Deadline For Spring Intake (1st Dec 2023)
Priority Application Deadline For Summer Intake (15th Feb 2024)
Priority Application Deadline For Fall Intake (1st Apr 2024)
Final Application Deadline For Summer Intake (15th Apr 2024)
Final Application Deadline For Fall Intake (15th Jul 2024)
USD 59,895 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Assistant Director.
  • District Consultant.
  • Documentation and Communication Officer.
  • Humanitarian Values and PMER Officer.
  • National Secretary of Community Development.
  • Junior Research Fellow.
  • Project Coordinator.
  • Professor.

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