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Tuition USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Deadline 2015-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location New York City, New York
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Research at Hunter College is a MSc programme in Social Sciences, 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 social sciences. 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 Social Research 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  4. Location: New York City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Social Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Statistics I
  2. Statistics II
  3. Research Methods I
  4. Research Methods II
  5. Contemporary Sociological Theory
  6. Workshop in Using Information Technology for Research
  7. Seminar in Applied and Evaluation Research
  8. Applied Research Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

All applicants must have successfully completed at least 3 credits in statistics at either the undergraduate or the graduate level. Three credits in research methods and a background in sociology or other social science are desirable but not required. General\xc2\xa0admission requirements\xc2\xa0for arts and sciences graduate programs apply, including a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,130 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Hunter College 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 Hunter College

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Hunter College

New York City, New York

Hunter College is a public university in New York City, United States. It is one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, and offers studies in more than one hundred...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-11-17
  • Start Date 2018-03-01
  • Language English