Program Overview
The Community Development at University of California Davis is a MSc 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 Community 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 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Davis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Community 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
- Community Development Theory
- Professional Skills for Community Development
- Doing Development Seminar
- The Economics of Community Development
- Community Development: Program Management
- Political Ecology of Community Development
- The Political Economy of Urban & Regional Development
- Transnational Migration
- Transformation of Work
- Social Policy, Welfare Theories and Communities
- Citizenship, Democracy and Public Space
- Theory and Philosophy of the Designed Environment
- Physical Planning and Design
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Students seeking admission to the Community Development Graduate program must have a Bachelors Degree and at least an overall GPA of 3.0 (B grade average) in relevant course work. Graduate Record Examination scores will be evaluated as part of the overall admissions package. A background in social sciences is helpful, but not necessary.
Students must submit the following with their applications:
- Official transcripts
- Results of the Graduate Record Examination, General test
- Personal statement including your biography and reasons for wanting to study Community Development at UC Davis
- Three letters of recommendation (including academic letters)
- Application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,211 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,109 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Davis 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 University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
Davis, United States
University of California, Davis is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months