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MA in Research Methodology

Application Deadline and Contacts

Start TermPriority DeadlineGeneral Deadline
Fall
February 15th
May 1st
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Admission Requirements

  1. A Completed Application Form. You may submit your application form online
  2. Official Transcripts
    Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor’s degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable; faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts; we have them on record. Transcripts must show a GPA of at least a 3.0. 

    In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted. Each program area gives meaningful consideration to the applicant's graduate GPA, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.
  3. GRE Test Scores
    Applicants must submit their official GRE test scores.
  4. A Personal Statement
    Your statement should be no more than 2, double spaced, pages, and you should describe your:

    1. Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;
    2. Your views of social justice in relation to your academic/research interests and your professional goals.  
  5. Resume/CV
    A current resume or CV that highlights at least two years of work experience relevant to your professional goals.
  6. International Students
    Additional requirements for International applicants including English Language and Transcript & Credentials can be found on our International Students page

Admission Requirements

  1. A Completed Application Form. You may submit your application form online
  2. Official Transcripts
    Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor’s degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable; faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts; we have them on record. Transcripts must show a GPA of at least a 3.0. 

    In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted. Each program area gives meaningful consideration to the applicant's graduate GPA, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.
  3. GRE Test Scores
    Applicants must submit their official GRE test scores.
  4. A Personal Statement
    Your statement should be no more than 2, double spaced, pages, and you should describe your:

    1. Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;
    2. Your views of social justice in relation to your academic/research interests and your professional goals.  
  5. Resume/CV
    A current resume or CV that highlights at least two years of work experience relevant to your professional goals.
  6. International Students
    Additional requirements for International applicants including English Language and Transcript & Credentials can be found on our International Students page