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    Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration

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    Chicago, USMAIn-person2 years
    $53,271.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    58%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    214
    Cohort
    students
    18
    Credits

    Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago is a 18-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $53,271.

    About the program

    The program provides training in clinical social work practice and social administration, covering core competencies in assessment, intervention, policy practice, and field education with placements. It offers concentrations in clinical practice or social administration, combining direct practice, policy development, interdisciplinary research, and social science theory.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 104 overall (IBT) with a sub-score of 26 in each category
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7 overall, with sub-scores of 7 in each category

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,593.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago is $53,271 across 18 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago is structured around 2 years and 18 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago?
    Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago reports an acceptance rate of approximately 58%.
    How large is the Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago cohort?
    Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration at University of Chicago typically enrolls around 214 students per cohort.