Program Overview
The Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child Study and Human Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 43,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Medford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child Study and Human Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Clinical Developmental Health and Psychology
- Early Childhood
- Child and Family Policy Programs
- Arts and Child Development
- New Technologies and Human Development
- Language and Literacy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The applicant must submit the following documents:
Application Fee - The application fee of $90 is payable through the online application by credit card or e-check (drawn on a US bank).
Academic Records
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - We suggest that you take the GRE at least one month prior to the application deadline for your program.
Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English
Additional Requirements - GRE General Test scores required of all applicants. Exception: Not required for current Tufts undergraduates.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 43,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 43,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 43,680 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tufts University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Tufts University
Tufts University
Massachusetts, United States
private research university in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
