Program Overview
The Survey Methodology at University of Maryland 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 Survey Methodology 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 7
- Tuition: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Survey Methodology 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
- Fundamentals of Survey Methodology
- Introduction to Probability Theory
- Introduction to Statistics
- Sampling Theory
- Regression and Variance Analysis
- Statistical Methods
- Data Collection Methods in Survey Research
- Applied Sampling
- Questionnaire Design
- Social and Cognitive Foundations of Survey Measurement
- Survey Practicum
- Economic Measurement
- Introduction to the Federal Statistical System and to the Survey Research Profession
- Categorical Data Analysis
- Special Topics in Survey Methodology: Introduction to Survey Sampling
- Cross-Cultural and Multipopulation Survey Research
- Special Topics in Survey Methodology: Introduction to Survey Quality
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE General required for all applicants
- Offical transcript for all undergraduate courses
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Essay
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline August 7, 2026
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
