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Tuition USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline 2017-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location College Park, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Government and Politics at University of Maryland is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Government and Politics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: College Park, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Government and Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The Department recruits highly qualified students, and admits only a limited number of the strongest applicants. The Admissions Committee rarely grants provisional or conditional admission to the graduate program. The Department does not usually admit M.A. applicants. Only students whose ultimate objective is the Ph.D. should apply for direct admission to that program. Admission is granted only for the Fall Semester.

  • GRE General
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Writing Sample
  • statement of purpose
  • transcripts
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 7

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Maryland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About University of Maryland

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    University of Maryland

    College Park, United States

    The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2017-01-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-01
    • Language English