Program Overview
The Higher Education - Diversity and Social Justice at University of Michigan is a MA programme in Education 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 education. 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 Higher Education - Diversity and Social Justice 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 22,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ann Arbor, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher Education - Diversity and Social Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Higher Education
- Learning and Development in Higher Education
- Organizing for Learning
- American College Student
- Access and Equity
- Race, Gender, and Ethnicity
- Diversity and Merit in Higher Education
- Social Justice Education and Research - Symposium Series and affiliated workshops
- Research and Educational Practice
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Register as a prospective student and obtain a UMID (University of Michigan ID) number. Having a UMID number will aid in the processing of your application.
- Complete the Rackham online application. Review the application checklist to ensure your submit a complete application. Please note the academic statement of purpose, personal statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation must be submitted using the online application system.
- Submit your GRE scores. Test scores must be sent electronically to Rackham Graduate School (institution code: 1839) through Educational Testing Service (ETS).
- Submit your transcripts.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,111 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,111 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Michigan 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 Michigan
University of Michigan
United States
The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1817 and is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. It is also...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months