Program Overview
The Social Work at Tulane University is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 48 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 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 Work 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: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,696 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 15,696 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: New Orleans, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Diversity & Social Justice
- Theories of Human Behavior
- Social Work Practice
- Community Organizing and Policy Advocacy
- Data Management, Analysis and Interpretation
- Field Practicum
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).
- A grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale is preferred.
- Applicants with less than a 3.0 may be considered if able to document a high level of academic ability through a recent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a minimum score of 144 Quantitative and 156 Verbal.
- A strong performance in the junior and senior years of undergraduate study or in a postgraduate degree program, or strong employer references.
- The GRE is not required of candidates with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,696 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 15,696 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 15,696 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 15,696 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tulane 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 Tulane University
Tulane University
New Orleans, United States
The Tulane University of Louisiana is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Founded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by a cohort of medical doctors, it...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months