Overview

Courses derive primarily from the social science disciplines, like anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology, but may be integrated with other disciplines and programs including English, philosophy, education, health sciences, public affairs, fine arts, and architecture.

Students who choose the Master of Social Science program at University of Colorado Denver often develop interdisciplinary perspectives in areas like public policy, gender and identity studies, educational reform, cross-cultural studies, or politics.

Study tracks

Students may also focus in one of several areas of concentration or formal tracks. By focusing one's studies in a track, the student is able to develop a concentrated and interdisciplinary master level expertise in a given area of interest:

Women's and Gender Studies
Society and the Environment
International Studies
Community Health Science
Social Justice
Ethnic Studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations and Theories in Interdisciplinary Social Science
Methods and Practices in Interdisciplinary Social Science
Research Perspectives in the Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Social Work Anthropology View 176 other Masters in Anthropology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Graduate Admission Application
$50 non-reimbursable fee
3 Letters of Recommendation. At least two of these letters must be academic -- that is, from former professors of yours. To ensure the complete objectivity of evaluation, students should not have had access to these letters. Letters should be sent by your recommender.
Statement of Purpose or Letter of Intent
Writing sample
Transcripts from every institution of higher learning attended including those foreign. Mailed copies must be in a sealed envelope. E-transcripts are also accepted and can be sent to graduateadmissions@ucdenver.edu.

Tuition Fee

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International

50400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1400 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

50400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1400 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

16200 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 450 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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