Program Overview
The Political Science - International Relations at University of Florida is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, 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 social sciences. 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 Political Science - International Relations 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Gainesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science - International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics\', \'Politics in Advanced Industrial Societies\', \'Democracy and Its Competitors\', \'Social Movements in Comparative Perspective\', \'Introduction to Comparative Political Analysis\', \'Seminar in African Politics\', \'Latin American Politics I\', \'Democratization and Regime Transition\', \'Post-Communist politics\', \'Comparative Elections and Party Systems\', \'The European Union In Comparative Perspective\', \'Peasant Politics and Society\', \'Environmental Politics\', \'Water Politics\', \'Advanced Topics in International Relations\', \'Globalization, Regionalism, and Governance\', \'International Political Economy\', \'Advanced International Relations Theory\', \'Seminar: Politics of the European Union\', \'Inter-American Relations\', \'Politics of American Foreign Policy Making\', \'Survey of International Security\', \'International Environmental Relations\', \'International Organization\', \'International Relations Theory\', \'Seminar in Transnational and Global Studies\', \'Seminar in Culture and World Politics\', \'Advanced Topics in Public Administration\', \'Public Administration Theory\', \'Public Budgeting and Finance\', \'Leadership and Ethics in Public Agencies\', \'Politics of Campaign Finance\', \'Internship in Government\', \'Advanced Topics in Political Science\', \'Seminar in American Politics\', \'American Political Development\', \'State Government and Politics\', \'Urban Politics\', \'Community Analysis\', \'Patrons, Clients, Corruption, and Accountability\', \'Political Behavior\', \'Empirical Political Research\', \'Political Participation\', \'Political Campaigning\', \'Advanced Campaign Strategy\', \'The Politics of Direct Democracy\', \'Religion and Politics\', \'Legislative Process\', \'Political Parties and Interest Groups\', \'Bureaucratic Politics in the U.S.\', \'Qualitative Research Methods for Political Science\', \'Empirical Theories of Politics\', \'Scope and Epistemologies of Political Science\', \'The Conduct of Inquiry\', \'Political Data Analysis\', \'Topics in Political Research Methodology\', \'Survey Research\', \'Individual Work\', \'Supervised Research\', \'Special Topics\', \'Supervised Teaching\', "Research for Master\'s Thesis", \'Advanced Research\', \'Research for Doctoral Dissertation\', \'Advanced Topics in Political Theory\', \'Ancient Political Thought\', \'Modern Political Thought\', \'Contemporary Political Theory\', \'Liberalism and Its Critics\', \'Democratic Theory\', \'The Marxist Tradition and its Critics\', \'Politics and Theory\', \'Political Judgment\', \'Advanced Topics in Public Policy\', \'Policy Evaluation\', \'Policy Process\', \'Public Policy Analysis\', \'Comparative Policy Analysis\', \'Race, Gender, and Politics\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Admission to graduate study in the Department of Political Science normally requires the completion of an undergraduate major in political science or its equivalent. Students without this preparation may be required to make up deficiencies early in their graduate work. The core sequence begins in the fall term, providing basic knowledge that students need in later semesters. In evaluating candidates for admission, the Department considers
- Prior academic achievement
- GRE scores
- Letters of recommendation from three faculty members or others familiar with the academic potential or work habits of the applicant
- A statement of purpose that conveys intellectual ambitions, indicates how the program of study satisfies the student\xc2\x92s interests and goals, and tells how the student would contribute to the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Florida 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 Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months