Program Overview
The Political Science at University of Texas Arlington is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 18,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,128 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Texas City, 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
- American government and politics
- Campaigns and elections
- Public opinion
- Public leadership: race, ethnicity, & gender
- Ethnic groups and the nation state
- Women in the political process
- Congressional behavior
- The american presidency
- The presidency and domestic policy
- Separation of powers in american political development
- Topics in u.s. politics: institutions, process and behavior
- Comparative political systems
- Political systems of east asia
- Identity and politics in the middle east
- Latin american politics
- Repression and revolution in latin american
- Political systems of russia and eastern europe
- Topics in comparative politics
- Theories of the international system
- Violence and deprivation in world politics
- American foreign policy
- Israeli identity and the arab-israeli conflict
- Political psychology and international relations
- International organizations
- Topics in international relations
- Judicial politics and the u.s. supreme court
- State court systems
- Topics in public law and jurisprudence
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 3 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
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or greater (as calculated by the Graduate School) in the last 60 credit hours of completing an undergraduate B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution (verified by the Graduate School from official transcripts from each college or university previously attended).
- Adequate preparation and satisfactory performance in political science courses or courses in related disciplines.
- Three letters of recommendation (including at least two from university/college faculty) that indicate satisfaction with the applicant\'s work and demonstrate a strong likelihood for success in the program and in the field of political science.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,128 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,428 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,128 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Texas Arlington 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 Texas Arlington
University of Texas Arlington
United States
The University of Texas at Arlington is a public research university in Arlington, Texas, United States. It is the second oldest university in the University of Texas System and was founded in...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months