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November 20th – Noon
November 21st – 5pm

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APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2025 ARE OPEN!

Priority Deadline: January 5th, 2025
Regular Deadline: April 18th, 2025
*The GRE is optional for the 2025-2026 admission cycle

The UCLA Master of Social Science (MaSS) program prepares graduates for professional research careers. The unique MaSS curriculum combines rigorous academic training with the opportunity to conduct community-engaged research.

  • A RIGOROUS, 9-MONTH PROGRAM

  • SMALL COHORT, INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORING

  • CUTTING-EDGE, INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM

  • LEARN FROM WORLD-RENOWNED FACULTY

  • TRAINING FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE,

A FUTURE OF INNOVATION

The UCLA Master of Social Science (MaSS) program is an intensive, 9 month program for highly-motivated students. Students in the MaSS program learn innovative approaches to social science research in a small, collaborative learning environment. Our program draws on UCLA’s 100 year long tradition of research excellence. MaSS students train with internationally renowned social science faculty, while taking advantage of unique community-based research opportunities in the Los Angeles area.

How to Apply
EXPLORE.

Study human society in all its dimensions, from everyday practices to socio-cultural processes.

TRAIN.

Work with distinguished faculty in the #1 public university in the United States.

ADVANCE.

Prepare to pursue new professional opportunities or apply to top doctoral programs.