To obtain the degree, the student completes 36 units (including 6 units of master’s thesis or 3 units of seminar paper) and passes a comprehensive examination. The degree allows for a thesis or a non-thesis option.

* 6 units of Electives may be taken from any graduate course, in consultation with the adviser.

A full-time student must enroll in at least 9 units per semester while a part-time student may only enroll in at most 6 units per semester. 

Requirements

Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree with at least 12 units of social science courses. The undergraduate cumulative weighted average grade must be at least 2.5 or 80%.  Applicants must pass the graduate scholastic aptitude test and an interview by a faculty committee. Admitted applicants with insufficient background in economic or social analysis may be required to enroll in an appropriate undergraduate course. 

Documents to be Submitted for Application:

• Duly accomplished Application Form for admission to graduate studies in UP Baguio
• Reference Report from one (1) immediate supervisor or employer and two (2) from former professors
• Official Transcript of Records of previous academic degrees (original, and certified photocopy of the original)
• For working students, an official permit from his/her employer or supervisor indicating the maximum number of units the student is allowed to enroll
• For married women, photocopy of Marriage Certificate*
• Three copies of recent photo (2” x 2”)
• Payment of application fee (PhP 250)

* The requirement of a photocopy of marriage certificate is only for the purposes of proof of change in name from previous academic records.

Financial Assistance