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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. Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Computational Social Science must apply through UC San Diego's Graduate Division. If you have questions about the application process you can email us at css-advising-g@ucsd.edu.
The application fee is $135 for domestic applicants and $155 for international applicants. You may qualify to have this fee waived: UC San Diego Fee Waiver Application.
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.
Upcoming Sessions:
If you are unable to attend our information session and have questions about our program please email css-advising-g@ucsd.edu.
Pasr Sessions:
2024-2025 applications open September 7, 2023.
Priority application deadline: January 17, 2024
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
International applicants to the University of California San Diego must meet English language requirements outlined here.
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