Blacksburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science in Virginia Beach United States | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
|
Virginia Beach United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,690
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Our graduate program offers students comprehensive training in political science, equipping them with a solid foundation in both the discipline and social science research methods. The Master of Arts curriculum spans all major subfields, preparing graduates for academic careers, government roles, or advanced doctoral studies. Alumni have secured positions in government agencies, political groups, and pursued further education through Virginia Tech's ASPECT program and other PhD opportunities.
Launched in 1969, the Political Science M.A. program typically hosts 10-15 on-campus students annually, alongside about 60-70 distance learners in our online Master of Arts in Political Science (OLMA/PSCI).
With intentionally limited enrollment, both our residential and online programs foster meaningful collaboration between students and faculty.
Blacksburg campus students enjoy full access to university resources, from our extensive library to tech support and the Graduate Life Center for those living on-site.
Online M.A. candidates complete their coursework through our asynchronous digital learning platform, offering flexibility for remote study.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You may scan a copy of your official paper or electronic transcript provided to you from your institution's Registrar. Do not upload your institution's web-based academic record or a document stating it is not an official transcript. Make sure that all critical and identifying marks have been scanned and are legible
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Testing Requirements:
TOEFL
Paper
600.0
Writing : 4.5
iBT
100.0
Writing : 24.0
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Testing Requirements:
TOEFL
Paper
600.0
Writing : 4.5
iBT
100.0
Writing : 24.0
Tuition
USD
31,690