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The Political Science Department boasts an energetic faculty dedicated to examining political phenomena across all scales relevant to our graduate students, from local and state matters to national and global concerns. Our curriculum focuses on the systematic analysis of diverse political systems. Whether our graduate candidates wish to explore international affairs, U.S. government, constitutional law, or comparative politics, UB's Political Science Department strives to meet student needs in every specialization.
Admission to the MA or PhD programs in Political Science is open to students who hold a bachelor's degree. A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is recommended for admission to the graduate programs. 
Students admitted to the PhD program who do not already hold a master’s degree can earn the MA degree as part of their doctoral studies.