$28,259 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Social Science [M.Soc.Sc]
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California Los Angeles is a 9-Month rigorous program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- It is a small cohort, individualized mentoring, and highly-selective program in which almost 25 students enroll each year.
- It is also an intensive program that is three-quarters long, running from September to June each academic year.
- Students must spend significant time on campus attending classes, workshops, mentoring meetings, and talks, as well as completing assignments.
- Students learn innovative approaches to social science research in a small, collaborative learning environment.
- Students get the opportunity to learn from world-renowned faculty members.
- In each quarter, students participate in a number of intensive workshops that emphasize practical skills. The workshops include:
- Data Analytics Programs
- Careers after Graduation
- Preparing to pursue a PhD
- Professional Development
- The curriculum of the program includes 7 core courses and two elective courses selected from the graduate courses.
- Students in the UCLA Master of Social Science program explore different disciplinary perspectives, theoretical frameworks, and analytic approaches in the social sciences.
- The Program also offers merit scholarships to the students.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $11442 |
| Nonresident Supplemental Tuition | $12245 |
| Book and Supplies | $114 |
| Health Insurance | $4458 |
| Total Fees | $28259 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 87 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 326 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- A GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program and it is recommended to submit the scores from tests taken within the last 5 years for a better chance of admission.
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.