Overview

Why MASS?

The Social Science program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) prepares students in a unique educational setting. Our program features:

World-renowned faculty: UCLA faculty teach MaSS students in seminar-style courses open exclusively to students in the program. Outside of the classroom, MaSS students have access to the rich array of educational resources available at the #1 public university in the nation (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2019).

Cutting-edge, interdisciplinary curriculum: Our intensive, three-quarter curriculum emphasizes creative problem-solving and collaborative research practices. The MaSS core courses train students to use diverse social science theories, approaches, and methods to address complex social issues. In addition to the core courses, MaSS students choose electives from among graduate courses offered by departments across the UCLA Division of Social Sciences.

Real world research experience: MaSS students partner with local community organizations serving vulnerable populations in the Los Angeles area. Working in teams, students collaborate with community partners to evaluate programs, explore new directions, and address real-world challenges.

Small cohort, individualized mentoring: The MaSS program’s small cohort size—around twenty-five students per year—ensures that every student receives personalized mentoring while working in a supportive learning community of diverse peers. MaSS students take classes together, develop collaborative research projects, and build lasting professional relationships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Science Research and Perspectives

Qualitative Social Science Research Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis in Social Sciences

Engaged Social Science

Research Analysis and Writing

Community-Based Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Quarter Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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General requirements

A GPA of 3.0+ (on a 4.0 scale) from your bachelor’s degree-granting school

GRE scores

TOEFL / IELTS scores

Two letters of recommendation

Personal History Statement

Writing sample (1250 words)

Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fees

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36297 USD / year

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36297 USD / year

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21115 USD / year

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Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

Why MASS?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Beverly Hills

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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