Overview

The MA in Sociology from The New School prepares graduates for academic and professional careers in diverse fields, including government, NGOs, media, consulting, or further study and research at the doctoral level.

Entering students work with an individual faculty advisor. This advisor, together with the departmental student advisor, introduces them to the curriculum as a whole and helps them to formulate the program that best suits their interests and needs.

Key Facts

Students interested in applying to the PhD program must do the following:

Pass the MA examination with either Pass or High Pass

Submit a PhD entrance portfolio (academic transcript, writing sample, entrance application, a completed Internal PhD Admission Form, description of research interests, emails from two faculty members from the Sociology Department sponsoring the applicant)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Institutional Political Economy

Political Economy of Gender: Theory and Policy

Money and Banking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Our programs welcome applicants from all walks of life, from recent college graduates to graduate students, working professionals to career changers. We engage in a holistic review of each application.
Submit Your Application Fee
Submit Required Essays
Submit Your Résumé or CV
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation
Submit Official Transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39975 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39975 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

39975 USD / year

≈ 39975 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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