Program Overview
The Political Science at San Diego 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
- Location: San Diego, 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
- Research Design and Analysis in Political Science
- Statistics for Political Scientists
- Seminar in the Scope and Methods of Political Science
- Seminar in Theory and Method of Public Policy Analysis
- Seminar in Political Theory
- Seminar in American National Government
- Seminar in Political Behavior
- Seminar in Politics
- Seminar in Politics of Public Policy
- Seminar in Migration and Border Politics
- Seminar in General Comparative Political Systems
- Seminar in Post-Communist Political Systems
- Seminar in the Political Systems of the Developing Nations
- Seminar in Latin American Political Systems
- Seminar in International Relations
- Seminar in Selected Topics in Political Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
Grade point average (GPA)
minimum of 3.0 for the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of undergraduate work
3.0 GPA for upper division political science courses
3.0 GPA for all courses taken in political science
GRE General Test: 153 or above on the verbal and quantitative sections.
Send these well in advance of the application deadline:
- Official copies of all undergraduate transcripts
An official record of your graduate work at other universities
Your Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores
- If you have not previously been educated in English, your TOEFL score (a minimum score of 80 for an internet based test or 550 for a paper based test is required).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-01-18
About San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego, United States
San Diego State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months