Master of Arts [M.A] [Social Welfare] From University of California

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Social Welfare)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Social Studies

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr

Berkeley Social Welfare offers the professional Master of Arts in Social Welfare degree, which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Students are prepared to practice with specialized skills at specific intervention levels and are thoroughly grounded in social science knowledge, social welfare policies, and social service organizations.
All MA students complete a foundation curriculum in generalist social work practice; an advanced curriculum that prepares them for practice in a chosen area of specialization; and a field education curriculum including agency-based field placements and integrative field seminars.
The Berkeley MA Program is a two-year, full-time degree program. All master’s students follow a prescribed, full-time (minimum 12 units per semester) program of work, preparing them for both generalist and specialized practice.
Students must complete a minimum of 54 units.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹474214 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1455880 (USD 17564)
Food	₹670912 (USD 8094)
Health Insurance	₹252317 (USD 3044)
Compulsory Fees	₹46750 (USD 564)
International differential fee	₹507453 (USD 6122)
Miscellaneous expenses	₹57940 (USD 699)
Total Cost	₹2991252 (USD 36087)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
Sufficient undergraduate preparation and training for graduate study in social welfare.
A college-level, introductory course in statistics.
The equivalent of one full year (2,100 hours) of paid employment or volunteer experience related to social welfare or human services.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Not Required: GRE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Assistant Director.
District Consultant.
Documentation and Communication Officer.
Humanitarian Values and PMER Officer.
National Secretary of Community Development.
Junior Research Fellow.
Project Coordinator.
Professor.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Support Scholarships for Young Women	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 66,312/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 16.6 L/Yr$20,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FormSwift Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCompany-Sponsored	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details