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Master of Arts [M.A] [Social Science] From Georgia Southern University

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Social Science)

STEM Course

2 years

full time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Social Studies

₹13.7 L/Yr

$16,560 /Yr

MA in Social Science at the Georgia Southern University is a 2-years program by the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
The Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS) is the first program of its kind in the University System of Georgia.
Unlike traditional Master of Arts programs, which limit the number of courses students can take outside their home discipline, the Master of Arts in Social Science is designed to take advantage of an array of graduate seminars from the social sciences.
The Master of Arts in Social Science is designed to take full advantage of an array of graduate seminars from the social sciences.
Students enrolled in the program will work closely with the program director and an advisor from their area of emphasis in Anthropology, Political Science, or Sociology — to customize a program of study that combines theory, methods, and content with practice.
An area of concentration requires a minimum of 15 hours of coursework from within Anthropology, Political Science, or Sociology.
At least 50% of the courses applicable toward a graduate degree must come from courses at the 6000-level or above.
The MASS degree is perfect for individuals who want to take advantage of the resources within several disciplines to study a problem or simply to strengthen their training in applied or public service occupations (such as criminal justice, research, and data analysis, historical or cultural resource management, service or policy practice, or nonprofit program management).
The MASS program is designed to emphasize the skills that graduates need to become responsible, informed, and ethical workers (skills such as, civic competence, logical thinking, literacy, numeracy, historical consciousness, and an understanding of social scientific inquiry, diversity, and social values.)
The degree is perfect for individuals who want to take advantage of the resources within several disciplines to study a problem or to strengthen their training in applied or public service occupations such as research and data analysis, historical or cultural resource management, service or policy practice, or non-profit management.
The MA program consists of 36 credits.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1372658 (USD 16560)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	₹877142 (USD 10582)
Health Insurance	₹200345 (USD 2417)
Other Fees	₹373005 (USD 4500)
Total Cost	₹1450492 (USD 17499)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree program in Social Science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

75 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

290 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

If an applicant’s overall undergraduate GPA is equal to or greater than a 3.0 or if the student already holds an advanced graduate degree, the GRE scores will be waived. Otherwise, GRE scores are required.

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Advice Worker
Civil Service Careers
Charity Officer
Community Development Worker
Community Education Officer
Equality and Diversity Officer
Family Support Worker
Housing Officer
Political Risk Analyst
Intelligence Agent
Political Systems Researcher
Federal, State, and Local Government Positions
Urban/Regional Planner
Foreign Services Officer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 12,434/Yr$150	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Go Clean Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 82.9 L/Yr$100,000	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
AAUW International Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details