Program Overview
The Labor Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Labor Studies 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 3,736 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 3,736 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Amherst Center, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Labor Studies 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
- Labor Law
- U.S. Labor History
- Labor in the U.S. Economy
- Labor Research
- Organizing
- Collective Bargaining
- Capstone
- Comparative Labor Movements
- Issues and Debates in the Contemporary Labor Movement
- Work and the Labor Process
- Working Class and Union Culture
- Race, Gender, Immigration, and Labor
- Labor and Globalization
- Labor and Community
- Women and Work
- Labor and Politics
- Labor and Film
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply to our Master\xc2\x92s degree in Labor Studies, complete the UMass Graduate School\xc2\xa0online application. As part of the application, you will need to include a personal statement that should include a discussion of your interest in our program, your background and experience, and your career goals. Tell us: Why is Labor Studies at UMass Amherst the right program for you?\xc2\xa0
Students will receive credentials to check the status of their application online after submission.
In addition to the online application you will need to send:
- Official transcripts from all previous universities where you completed at least nine credits
- Two letters of recommendation
Special notes:\xc2\xa0
- International students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required but will be considered if submitted.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,736 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 3,736 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,736 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 3,736 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-05
- Language English
- Duration 24 months