Master of Arts [M.A] - Master [1 Years]
$65,145 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Social Sciences

  • Master of Arts in Social Sciences at The University of Chicago is a 1 year program.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The MA Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS) is an intense, intellectually transformative one-year program offering extraordinary access to the faculty and resources of a world-class research University. 
  • Students concentrate on anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology, or interdisciplinary research.
  • Students get the opportunity to participate in weekly workshops.
  • Through the program, students have to take nine graduate courses, selected from all UChicago departments and professional schools.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $65145 $65145
Total Fees $65145 $65145

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.0 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 54 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a master degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from an accredited institution 

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 to get admission to this program.