Cincinnati,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science in Cincinnati United States | University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
|
Cincinnati United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,966
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science program at the School of Public and International Affairs equips students with advanced knowledge and research capabilities for political or policy careers, while also preparing them for potential doctoral studies in political science and similar disciplines. Candidates must complete either a thesis or a professional paper (a publishable academic article) to earn the degree. Courses are primarily scheduled on weekday afternoons during fall and spring terms, with flexible full-time or part-time enrollment options available.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts from all undergraduate work and (if any) graduate work
Three letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose explaining why you have decided to pursue graduate education in political science and specifically addressing how your interests fit with those of the department faculty
For students applying with only a bachelor's degree: GRE verbal, quantitative and analytical scores are required
For students applying with a master's degree from a US university or an English-medium university outside the US: GRE scores are optional
For students applying from countries where English is not an official language: TOEFL scores (or other standardized tests recognized by the UC Graduate School) are required unless you have a bachelor's or higher degree from an entirely English-instructing college or university
Applicants should have at least a B average in undergraduate coursework or otherwise give evidence of academic promise
The video essay is not required
The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.
Three letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose explaining why you have decided to pursue graduate education in political science and specifically addressing how your interests fit with those of the department faculty
For students applying with only a bachelor's degree: GRE verbal, quantitative and analytical scores are required
For students applying with a master's degree from a US university or an English-medium university outside the US: GRE scores are optional
For students applying from countries where English is not an official language: TOEFL scores (or other standardized tests recognized by the UC Graduate School) are required unless you have a bachelor's or higher degree from an entirely English-instructing college or university
Applicants should have at least a B average in undergraduate coursework or otherwise give evidence of academic promise
The video essay is not required
The following exams and minimum scores are accepted as proof of English proficiency -
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted TOEFL Essentials and My Best Test scores are not accepted.
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall band.
In-person and at-home online exam scores accepted.
PTE minimum score of 54.
Tuition
USD
24,966