Global Master of Arts: Social Justice & Advocacy

at School for International Training

Modules
 

• Foundations: Social Movements, Civic Engagement and Social Justice Advocacy
• Citizenship in Southeast Europe: Divided Societies and Unequal Cities
• Critical Approaches to Activism, Advocacy, and Policy Change
• Digital Activism and Advocacy: Action for Social Change
• Practitioner Inquiry

Applicants whose first language is not English and who did not graduate from an English-speaking institution in a country whose official language is English must submit test scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or the PTE (Pearson Test of English)
 

Applicants taking the TOEFL must receive a minimum score of:
 

• 600 on the paper-based test (PBT) or

• 100 on the internet-based iBT.

• Applicants taking the IELTS must receive a score of Band 7.0 or higher.

• Applicants taking the PTE must receive a minimum score of 68.
   

These scores are considered the minimum proficiency needed to undertake graduate-level work. Scores must be dated within two years of the start date of your academic program at SIT.

The cost of studying at School for International Training varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.

Students who graduate with this degree can expect to work in careers such as:
 

• Nonprofits, foundations, and NGO management
• Rights advocacy
• Community organizing
• Public policy analysis
• Lobbying
• Political campaigns
• Social entrepreneurship
• Corporate social responsibility
• International development