Program Overview
The Social Work at University of New England Maine is a MSc programme in Social Sciences 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 890 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 890 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Boston, 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
- Human Behavior & the Social Environment I
- Human Behavior & the Social Environment II
- Social Work Research I
- Social Work Research II
- Social Welfare Policy and Programs I
- Social Welfare Policy and Programs II
- Social Work Practice I
- Social Work Practice II
- Field Practicum l/Seminar
- Field Practicum II/Seminar
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 3 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).
To be considered for admission, you must have:
- Completed a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a US regionally accredited college or university or international equivalent.\xc2\xa0(If degree is in progress at time of acceptance, degree must be completed prior to matriculation.)
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is\xc2\xa0preferred.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0(If your GPA is lower, you must address this in your professional statement.)
- Evidence of work or volunteer experience working with people in a human service environment is\xc2\xa0required.
- Demonstration of graduate-level writing skills as evidenced by the required professional essay.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 890 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 890 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 890 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 890 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of New England Maine 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 New England Maine
University of New England Maine
Biddeford, United States
The University of New England (UNE) is a private research university in Biddeford, Maine, United States. The university has additional campuses in Portland, Maine, and Tangier, Morocco. It traces...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months