Overview

Program Learning Outcomes

In conjunction with the School of Social Work, students may pursue a dual degree designed to prepare qualified students for a career in social welfare policy development and human service management. The core knowledge of the Social Work and Public Affairs MSSW/MPAff program offered at University of Texas at Austin are a compelling combination for students who want to pursue a professional career in human service management, social welfare policy development and analysis, program planning and implementation and program evaluation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories and Critical Perspectives of Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression

Social Work Leadership in Human Service Systems

Policy Development

Public Financial Management

Public Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Students must be accepted by both of the individual programs before admission can be granted to the dual degree program.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

75 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Public Administration Public Policy View 591 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

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

Complete Apply Texas application

Application fee

Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions

GRE scores

TOEFL scores (for international applicants)

Three letters of recommendation

Current résumé

Personal statement of purpose

Tuition Fee

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International

18758 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9379 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

18758 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9379 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

9854 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4927 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 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 Work and Public Affairs.

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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