Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science - Comparative Politics in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,528
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Comparative politics examines democratization, the state's economic involvement, and political conflicts. The Political Science Department's graduate program aims to equip students for academic careers, balancing research and teaching preparation. Many M.A. candidates plan to pursue Ph.D. studies at Temple or other institutions, either right after graduation or following work experience. Applicants interested in Temple's Ph.D. program should consider applying directly to it during admissions. Some M.A. students leverage the degree to enhance teaching qualifications or secure roles in public/private sectors, while others strengthen their profiles for professional degree applications. Temple University's College of Liberal Arts offers a 30-credit Master of Arts in Political Science, preparing students for academic and research careers through a comprehensive study of domestic and global power dynamics. The curriculum provides theoretical and methodological foundations across four core areas: American politics, covering political behavior, economic systems, governance structures, and urban policy; comparative politics, analyzing democratization, state-economic relations, and political unrest; international relations, exploring global politics, security issues, economic systems, and international institutions; and political theory, addressing modern societal challenges like inequality, globalization, identity issues, and activism.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Minimum scores of 156 verbal and 148 quantitative are expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 25 pages and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Minimum scores of 156 verbal and 148 quantitative are expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 25 pages and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
Tuition
USD
30,528