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APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2027 ARE OPEN!

Priority Deadline: January 4th, 2027
Regular Deadline: April 16th, 2027
*The GRE is optional for the 2027-2028 admission cycle

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Online info sessions:
October 2 Noon, October 26 4pm,
November 12 4pm, December 4 11am (All Times PT)
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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.

New Social Medicine Track

Starting in Fall 2027
The social medicine courses are designed to prepare graduate students to become competitive applicants for top-tier medical and other professional health programs. Find out more in Curriculum.

  • 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. Established within the Social Science IDP, our unique interdisciplinary program draws on UCLA’s rich 100-year-long tradition of research excellence and innovation. 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.