El Paso,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science in El Paso United States | University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at El Paso
|
El Paso United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,572
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
UTEP's border location between the U.S. and Mexico creates an ideal environment for examining legal studies, conflict resolution, global trends, political dynamics, and governmental structures. Those enrolled in the Political Science M.A. program work to understand, evaluate, and contextualize political events under the guidance of faculty recognized for excellence in both research and instruction. The program offers tailored guidance, leading to achievements such as advanced doctoral studies and careers across government and corporate fields. Situated where political frameworks, nations, and traditions converge, UTEP presents exceptional prospects for exploring U.S. Politics, Cross-National Political Analysis, and Global Affairs. This graduate degree opens doors to diverse professional trajectories, with alumni securing roles in public administration, education, corporate sectors, and charitable institutions. Many M.A. recipients have further advanced to earn doctorates or law degrees.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Completed application (available online) for the Graduate School.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or proof of equivalent education at a foreign institution in Political Science, or a related area. Transcripts are required from the bachelor's degree and any other graduate or professional degree programs, including law school.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors in either the bachelor's degree program or previous graduate programs.
A statement of purpose outlining one's interest in the program and career objectives. If the applicant's undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, any extenuating circumstances must be explained.
The following applicants to the MA in Political Science program are not required to submit GRE scores:
Applicants holding a UTEP degree in political science or related fields, obtained in the last six years
Applicants currently enrolled in a UTEP undergraduate program that participates in the MA Political Science Fast Track program
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Completed application (available online) for the Graduate School.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or proof of equivalent education at a foreign institution in Political Science, or a related area. Transcripts are required from the bachelor's degree and any other graduate or professional degree programs, including law school.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors in either the bachelor's degree program or previous graduate programs.
A statement of purpose outlining one's interest in the program and career objectives. If the applicant's undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, any extenuating circumstances must be explained.
The following applicants to the MA in Political Science program are not required to submit GRE scores:
Applicants holding a UTEP degree in political science or related fields, obtained in the last six years
Applicants currently enrolled in a UTEP undergraduate program that participates in the MA Political Science Fast Track program
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.
Tuition
USD
16,572