Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science - Political Theory 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
Political theory examines key societal issues like social and economic disparities during late modernity, encompassing globalization, identity politics, and activist movements. The graduate program in Political Science at Temple University focuses on equipping students for academic careers, balancing research and teaching preparation. Many MA candidates plan to continue toward a PhD, either at Temple or other institutions, either immediately or after gaining work experience. Prospective PhD candidates are advised to apply directly to the doctoral program during initial admissions. Some MA 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, providing comprehensive training in political systems and power dynamics across domestic and international contexts. The curriculum explores core theoretical and methodological frameworks, covering four principal subfields: American Politics (analyzing political behavior, economic systems, institutions, and urban policy), Comparative Politics (studying democratization, state economic involvement, and political conflict), International Relations (theorizing global politics, security, economic systems, and organizations), and Political Theory (investigating inequality, globalization, and identity movements in contemporary society).
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