Master of Arts [M.A] [Education] From University of California

Berkeley, CaliforniaLocation

UniversitySchool type

Estd1868established year

43204enrollment

Public

6.9/10

11 reviews

Get free counselling

Master of Arts [M.A] (Education)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Education

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr

The Master of Arts (M.A) in Education at the University of California is a 1-year program.
It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
The Graduate School of Education offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master's of Arts (MA), and credential degree programs.
The MA degree serves the interest of students who want to carve out a career in education, either as an education researcher or as an education practitioner.
Students get two plans requirements to complete the program:
- Plan 1: 20 units and a thesis, including at least eight units in 200 series education courses.
- Plan 2: 24 units and a comprehensive examination, including at least 12 units in 200 series education courses.
The renowned faculty engage students in theoretical and practical studies, providing opportunities to develop interdisciplinary scholarship, as well as to participate in field studies, and explore cutting-edge research.
Students can also do some additional program such as:
- Science and Mathematics Education
- Sport and Education
- Psychology
- Special Education (Joint Doctoral Program with SF State University).
The department provides labs and research centers facilities such as Berkeley Evaluation and Assessment Research (BEAR) Center and Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE).
The Graduate School of Education provides high-quality scholarship and professionalism in order to prepare future leaders of education practice, policy, and research.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹474214 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1455880 (USD 17564)
Food	₹670912 (USD 8094)
Health Insurance	₹252317 (USD 3044)
Compulsory Fees	₹46750 (USD 564)
International differential fee	₹625902 (USD 7551)
Miscellaneous expenses	₹57940 (USD 699)
Total Cost	₹3109701 (USD 37516)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

English Language proficiency:

All students from countries or political entities in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency.
This applies to students from Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, most European countries, and Quebec (Canada).

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

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation 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 is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Course Guides

Masters (MS) in USA: Colleges, Courses, Deadlines, Eligibility & Fees

Masters in Education in USA: Top Colleges, Admission, Fees, Scholarships, Jobs

Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Lecturer
Professor
School Teacher
Private Tutor
Education Consultant
Education Counsellor
Program Manager, etc.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Support Scholarships for Young Women	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Deutschland Stipendium Program	Scholarship per student₹ 3.6 L/Yr$4,363	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 16.7 L/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Gyandhan Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1 L/Yr$1,222	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details