Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Social Policy/Master of Public Administration in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
53,712
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The MSSP/MPA dual degree equips students for leadership roles across public, non-profit, and private sectors involved in policy creation and implementation. These complementary programs strengthen both policy expertise and administrative skills, offering students comprehensive training in social equity and public management. MPA coursework provides hands-on leadership experience in government agencies, while MSSP studies deliver in-depth understanding of equitable social policy solutions. Together, these programs create uniquely qualified professionals ready to tackle policy challenges at both local and national levels in the social sector.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants may upload unofficial copies of domestic transcripts to the online application system. If admitted to the MPA program, applicants are required to submit official copies of transcripts and should do so upon notification of admission. Applicants from international institutions are encouraged to use the CertiFile/CollegeNET Document Service within the College of Liberal and Professional Studies application to request and submit authenticated transcript(s) and other academic documents. This service provides certified documents and course evaluations which are then included as part of your application materials. If using this service, Penn requires the Evaluation basic service at a cost of $150. You may choose to upgrade to the full Portfolio Evaluation for an additional cost. The minimum TOEFL scores required for admissions consideration are 100 (iBT), 250 (CBT), or 600 (PBT). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also accepted and the minimum score for consideration is a 7.
Tuition
USD
53,712