Overview

The curriculum of the Population Studies degree at University of the Philippines Diliman consists of 32 units of course work and a comprehensive examination. Students are also required to prepare a pre-print research paper as a prerequisite to graduation.

At the end of the program, MPOPS graduates are expected to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the theory and methods of demography in the analysis of complex population situations;

Critically analyze the interrelationship between population factors and development in its various ramifications, from an interdisciplinary perspective; and

Design and conduct high-level quality research on population-related topics and contribute to the formulation of policies and programs for development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Methods of Demography

Techniques of Demographic Analysis

Statistical Analysis of Population and Related Survey Data Using Statistical Software Packages

Population Policies and Programs

Seminar in Population and Development

Applied Population Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

61

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Quezon, Philippines

Disciplines

Anthropology Sociology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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61

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning; GWA at a grade not lower than 3.00, to be set by the unit;
Intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced studies and research
Language proficiency; and
Satisfaction of additional University requirements such as health clearance and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the unit concerned and/or appropriate Graduate Committee/ Office.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

240000 PHP / year

≈ 240000 PHP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

24000 PHP / year

≈ 24000 PHP / year

Living costs

Quezon

Philippines

18000 - 27000 PHP / month

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Overview

At the end of the program, MPOPS graduates are expected to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Quezon

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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