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Political Science

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Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Salt Lake City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Political Science at University of Utah 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Salt Lake City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Political Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Approaches to the Study of Politics
  2. Quantitative Analysis
  3. American Political Institutions;
  4. American Political Behavior;
  5. American Policy Processes
  6. Political Thought from Machiavelli

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

An applicant for admission to The Graduate School must meet the following minimum requirements:1.An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, based on all undergraduate work. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of the undergraduate work for admission consideration;2.A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;3.Meeting the academic department\xc2\x92s admission standards, and receiving a recommendation for admission to their graduate program.Departments and colleges may establish additional criteria for admission in accordance with the general guidelines established by The Graduate School.The Graduate Council establishes policies and procedures governing graduate study in accordance with faculty regulations. Directors of Graduate Studies administer graduate programs in the various departments. The council supervises degree requirements for the following academic and professional degrees.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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