The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Arts, and Master of Science in 17 departments, spanning the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
In addition, the Graduate School offers several dual degree options. The Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Science in Teaching are offered in cooperation with the Lynch Graduate School of Education. The Master of Arts or Science/Master of Business Administration and the Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Business Administration are offered in cooperation with the Carroll Graduate School of Management.
The Graduate School maintains a strong academic connection with other area institutions creating a relationship of open scholarly conversation and cooperation. Through the Boston-Area Consortium, graduate students at Boston College have the opportunity to cross-register at Boston University, Brandeis University and Tufts University.
Through the Boston Theological Institute (BTI), graduate students may also cross register for classes at Andover-Newton School of Theology, Boston University School of Theology, Episcopal Divinity School, Gordon-Conwell School of Theology, Harvard Divinity School, Holy Cross College (Greek Theology School), St. John’s Seminary and Weston School of Theology.
The Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies (GCWS) is an inter-institutional enterprise established to advance the field of Women’s Studies and enlarge the scope of graduate education through new models of team teaching and interdisciplinary study. Faculty and students are drawn from six member schools: Boston College, Brandeis, Harvard, Northeastern, MIT and Tufts.
Programmes offered
HUMANITIES
Classical Studies, M.A., M.A.T.
English, Ph.D., M.A., M.A.T.
History, Ph.D., M.A., M.A.T.
Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Ph.D., M.A.
Philosophy, Ph.D., M.A.
Romance Languages and Literatures, Ph.D., M.A., M.A.T.
Slavic Languages and Literatures, M.A.
Theology, Ph.D., M.A.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Economics, Ph.D.
Political Science, Ph.D., M.A.
Psychology, Ph.D., M.A.
Sociology, Ph.D., M.A.
NATURAL SCIENCES
Biology, Ph.D.
Chemistry, Ph.D.
Geology and Geophysics, M.S., M.S.T.
Mathematics, M.A., M.S.T.
Physics, Ph.D., M.S.
Programme director
Faculty size
425
Annual student intake
Programme location(s)
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Language of instruction
English
Length
Doctoral Programs usually take 5 years to complete.
Master’s Programs usually take 2 years to complete.
Application fee
A nonrefundable $70 application fee is required for all applications. This fee may be paid online or by check or money order made payable to Boston College.
Applicants who have applied to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at Boston College in previous years must resubmit all application materials.
Registration fee
N/A
Tuition fee
For the 2006-2007 academic year, the cost of tuition is $1,040 per credit.
Other fees
Scholarships, assistantships, funding
Academic awards are available through the Graduate School to ensure that outstanding, academically qualified students have financial support while they work toward their degrees. Stipends and scholarships are offered in the form of Graduate Assistantships, Research Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships, Teaching Fellowships, University Fellowships and Tuition Scholarships.
All academic awards are made by the Graduate School and are usually renewable given satisfactory performance. The amounts of the awards and the number of years for which they are renewable may vary by department. Recipients will receive official notification for the Graduate School.
Research grants obtained under University auspices by members of the faculty represent another source of financial assistance for graduate students. The availability of such grant funds change from year-to-year and vary markedly among the academic disciplines, with the natural sciences being by far the largest beneficiary. Students are routinely considered by the principal investigator for financial assistance those funds afford.
Starting dates
Admission requirements
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to the Graduate School using our online application. Prospective students may also submit an abstract of courses electronically and have their recommenders submit letters of reference through our website. While specific application requirements differ among our departments, a completed application includes: the application form, abstract of courses form, letters of recommendation, and all official transcripts from previous collegiate work. Most departments require a personal statement emphasizing academic interests and GRE scores
Application deadline
To view the complete listing of requirements and department deadlines visit our website: http://gsas.bc.edu/deptrequirements.
A nonrefundable $70 application fee is required for all applications. This fee may be paid online or by check or money order made payable to Boston College. Applicants who have applied to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at Boston College in previous years must resubmit all application materials.
Further contact info
Visit our website for more information: http://gsas.bc.edu
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Boston College
McGuinn Hall 221
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
