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Thank you for your interest in the Computational Social Science M.S. Program. We welcome applicants from all geographic, disciplinary, and personal backgrounds to apply. This page contains guidelines and resources for applying for admission to the program. If you have questions about the program or application process, you can email us at css-advising-g@ucsd.edu.
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Join us at one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about our one-year Master of Science (M.S.) in Computational Social Science (CSS) program at UC San Diego. This session will be facilitated by the CSS Program Director and CSS Program Coordinator. Please see below to register for our upcoming session.
Info Sessions for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
If you are unable to attend our information session and have questions about our program please email css-advising-g@ucsd.edu.
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Computational Social Science must apply through UC San Diego's Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Graduate Application. Questions about the application portal should be directed to gradadmissions@ucsd.edu.
Bachelor’s degree (earned, or anticipated to be conferred before start of the M.S. program)
GPA typically of 3.0 or higher
Prior coursework in statistics and/or formal logic is recommended
Prior experience with calculus or programming is not required, but may prove beneficial
Two letters of recommendation
Please submit two letters of recommendation for a complete application. These letters should address your academic and/or professional qualifications for pursuing an M.S. Letter writers that are able to provide context and clarity with respect to your ability and potential to excel in a graduate program are the most helpful in evaluating your application.
Personal statement
Online Statement of purpose only; 1000 word limit.
Personal statement must address the following questions:
1) What relevant preparation have you undertaken for this program?
2) How can the CSS M.S. program at UC San Diego help you realize your professional goals, both immediate and long term?
Resume/CV