Master of Arts [M.A] [Education] From University of California

Berkeley, CaliforniaLocation
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Education)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #1 out of 703 by THE Global Ranking 2024

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr
  • The Master of Arts (M.A) in Education at the University of California is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The Graduate School of Education offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master's of Arts (MA), and credential degree programs.
  • The MA degree serves the interest of students who want to carve out a career in education, either as an education researcher or as an education practitioner.
  • Students get two plans requirements to complete the program:
    • Plan 1: 20 units and a thesis, including at least eight units in 200 series education courses.
    • Plan 2: 24 units and a comprehensive examination, including at least 12 units in 200 series education courses.
  • The renowned faculty engage students in theoretical and practical studies, providing opportunities to develop interdisciplinary scholarship, as well as to participate in field studies, and explore cutting-edge research.
  • Students can also do some additional program such as:
    • Science and Mathematics Education
    • Sport and Education
    • Psychology
    • Special Education (Joint Doctoral Program with SF State University).
  • The department provides labs and research centers facilities such as Berkeley Evaluation and Assessment Research (BEAR) Center and Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE).
  • The Graduate School of Education provides high-quality scholarship and professionalism in order to prepare future leaders of education practice, policy, and research.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹474214

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing₹1455880
Food₹670912
Health Insurance₹252317
Compulsory Fees₹46750
International differential fee₹625902
Miscellaneous expenses₹57940
Total Cost₹3109701

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.
  • Students have enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in their chosen field.
  • The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

English Language proficiency:

  • All students from countries or political entities in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency.
  • This applies to students from Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Latin America, the Middle East, the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, most European countries, and Quebec (Canada).

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 to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation 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.

Ranking

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Education 1 out of 703 in Global Ranking

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Lecturer
  • Professor
  • School Teacher
  • Private Tutor
  • Education Consultant
  • Education Counsellor
  • Program Manager, etc.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Support Scholarships for Young WomenScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updatedScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality ManagementScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
AAUW International FellowshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific


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