Program Overview
The Political Science at Louisiana State University 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 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 28,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,308 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Baton Rouge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Readings Course
- Professional Development
- Decision Models for Public Administration
- Seminar in American Politics
- Graduate Internship in Political Science
- Seminar in Public Policy
- Special Topics in American Politics
- Seminar in Public Personnel Administration
- Seminar in Public Budgeting
- Seminar in State Politics and Policy Making
- State and Local Government Administration
- Seminar in Program Evaluation
- Seminar in Urban Politics and Policy Making
- Seminar in Public Law
- Seminar in Political Behavior
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
\nAll applicants must have the following in order to be\nconsidered for unconditional admission:
\n- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or\nthe equivalent from a foreign institution.
- A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (A = 4.0) on\nall undergraduate work (or in the final 64 credit hours) and any graduate work\nalready completed.Acceptable GRE or GMAT scores.
- Demonstrated English proficiency.
- A copy of the name page of your passport.
- A completed Affidavit of Support and supporting financial\ndocuments (required to process forms for F-1 and J-1 visas).
- Draft and Gather Additional Application Materials: statement\nof purpose, curriculum vitae.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,308 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,308 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, United States
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as Louisiana State University (LSU), is an American public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months