Master of Social Sciences at University of Chicago

University of Chicago

United States of America, Chicago

University Rank:#13

The Social Sciences at University of Chicago is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Chicago, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 29, 2026.

About Master of Social Sciences

Overview Social Sciences students at University of Chicago concentrate in anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology, or in interdisciplinary research. They take nine graduate courses, selected from all UChicago departments and professional schools. They work directly with UChicago faculty on the MA thesis. Students are assisted in their course selections, and offered weekly mentorship for their research, by doctoral student “preceptors" and by the MAPSS senior staff.Why MAPSS? The admitted students:Get full access to the faculty and resources of the University of Chicago, including all graduate workshops and the centers and institutes.Select eight graduate courses from any department or professional school of the University. While most of those classes will be in the social sciences, others may come from the Division of the Humanities, the Harris School of Public Policy, the Booth School of Business, the Law School, Divinity, and the School of Social Service Administration.Take one required course, “Perspectives in Social Science Analysis,” furnishing a common vocabulary, and exposure to canonical texts, across each of our social science disciplines.Write an article-length MA thesis under the direct supervision of UChicago faculty, from any department or professional school. I want to find another Master Course

The MA Program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS) at University of Chicago is an intense, intellectually transformative one-year program offering extraordinary access to the faculty and resources of a world-class research University.

Disciplines

Sociology

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Social Sciences at University of Chicago

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Other Requirements

1Official course by course for any institution outside the United States where candidate received a degreeThree letters of recommendationCandidate statementResume/CV

Fee Information

Master of Social Sciences at University of Chicago

University of Chicago

United States of America, Chicago