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    Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.)

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    Berkeley, USMSWIn-person2 years
    $88,885.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    33%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    91
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person MSW program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $88,885.

    About the program

    The program trains multi-level practitioners in generalist and advanced practice at individual, family, community, and policy levels, including engagement, assessment, interventions, social welfare policy, ethics, and research methods. It requires two years of supervised practicum placements in agency settings.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #3 (2019)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For purposes of admission, your most recent TOEFL score must be at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min For IELTS, your most recent overall band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley is $88,885 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of 3.0 for all coursework completed after the first two years (typically the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of undergraduate study
    How competitive is Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Master of Social Welfare (M.S.W.) at University of California-Berkeley reports an acceptance rate of approximately 33%.