MA in Political Science in San Antonio United States | University of Texas at San Antonio

University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 16,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Arts in Political Science enables students to deepen their knowledge of political theories, research methods, and real-world political issues. This flexible program equips graduates with highly transferable skills such as research design, quantitative and qualitative analysis, theoretical reasoning, critical evaluation, effective writing, and presentation techniques. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths including roles in local, state, national, and international government agencies, NGOs, political campaigns, community college instruction, and other related fields. The program also serves as strong foundation for pursuing legal education or advanced doctoral research.
The Political Science MA program helps students broaden their comprehension of political concepts, analytical approaches, and practical political matters. It readies graduates for professional opportunities across various sectors - from municipal, state, and federal governments to global institutions, advocacy groups, political consulting, academic positions, and beyond. Additionally, the curriculum provides exceptional groundwork for those considering law school or PhD programs. Students can focus their studies in one of three concentrations: American Government, International Relations, or Political Philosophy and Public Law.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Required Degree - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS
Purpose Statement - Required
Resume - Required
Letters of Recommendation - 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application, let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time)
Writing Sample - Required

Tuition USD 16,802

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