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    Master of Social Science (MaSS)

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    Los Angeles, USMaSSIn-person9 months
    $47,190.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    58%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    25
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Social Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 36-credit, 9-month, in-person MaSS program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $47,190.

    About the program

    The program provides training in qualitative and quantitative social science research methods, interdisciplinary perspectives, and community-engaged research through core courses and electives. Students complete a capstone portfolio including collaborative and individual research projects instead of a thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 5, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min not required to take the GRE or submit a GRE score report; There is no minimum GRE score requirement
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL score of 100
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum IELTS score of 7.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,500.00
    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 Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Social Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles is $47,190 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Social Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Master of Social Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Social Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Master of Social Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 9 months and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Social Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0+ (on a 4.0 scale)
    How competitive is Master of Social Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Master of Social Science (MaSS) at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 58%.