Getting Started
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Whether you're interested in enrolling in the online certificate or applying to a master's degree, the process is simple. Select the program you're interested in below and explore the steps required for each academic option.
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While we're no longer accepting MA applications for Fall 2025, you can complete your certificate this year and apply those credits to the MA in Fall 2026. Email online@brandeis.edu for more information.
When you're ready to begin, click the link below to start your Brandeis Online application. You will need:
We work in partnership with the Brandeis Online admissions team to review your application. Once all your application materials have been submitted, you can expect to hear from us within 1-2 weeks.
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We work in partnership with the Brandeis Online team to review your certificate application. In addition to completing the form online, you'll need:
- A current resume or CV
- Proof of a bachelor's or associate's degree
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Materials you'll need:
- An online application form
- All university and college transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- A current resume or CV
- A statement of purpose (2-3 page essay)
- A writing sample (3-5 pages)
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