Overview

Highlights

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Global Development and Social Justice at St. John’s University aims at best practices and leadership in global development. Our mission of social justice and human rights advocacy, grounded in Catholic Social Teaching and the Vincentian tradition “to provide excellent education for all people, especially those lacking economic, physical, or social advantages,” is reflected through our innovative online methodology. We seek especially to provide education to those lacking economic and social means.

This multidisciplinary program, offered online, provides you with flexibility to pursue in-depth research in a broad variety of critical areas related to development and social justice. Our committed faculty members and support staff will help you understand the causes of poverty and social injustice throughout the world, and encourage you to develop adaptable, effective, and concrete solutions.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Models of Intervention in Global Development
Catholic Social Thought and Practices of Integral Human Development and Solidarity
Information Resources for Global Development and Social Justice Practices
Economics of Development
Health Care Issues in Global Development

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Roma, Italy

Disciplines

International Development Social Policy

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

An accredited bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
Proficiency in English (written and spoken). If your native language is not English, or if your secondary and post-secondary education was not in English, you must take the (1) Test of English as a Foreign language [TOEFL] or (2) International English Language Testing System [IELTS]
Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to evaluate your ability to succeed in a graduate program of study
A statement of personal and professional goals which should include a meaningful discussion of what you hope to accomplish with a master’s in Global Development and Social Justice.
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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
In-State Applies to you

Applies to you

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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