Overview

The MA at Binghamton University has two tracks: in one, students are required to write a master’s thesis; in the second, students must complete a comprehensive exam. Despite differing requirements, each track provides graduates with exemplary advanced training suitable for policy analysis, journalism or other professional careers. Graduates of Binghamton University’s political science programs go on to work in academia, research institutes, government and private industry.

The organization of the program is based on two convictions:

that political science is a unique subject matter that requires specialization;
that in the next generation all social sciences, including political science, will rely increasingly on systematic evidence and quantitative analysis.

The Political Science program seeks to shape and encourage young professionals who will be ready and able to assess and contribute to this fast-changing field in a fast-changing world. We emphasizes a broadly-based theoretical understanding of political behavior and institutions, coupled with the ability to carry out systematic empirical analysis.

Program Size Brings Opportunities

Our small size allows for extensive interaction between graduate students and faculty; our graduate students frequently co-author conference papers and articles with the faculty. The program’s size also has allowed us to develop and maintain a strong alumni network, which allows us to consistently place our graduates.

Our PhDs have accepted jobs at institutions including Vanderbilt University, University of Georgia, Kansas State, University of California (Irvine), LSU, University of Mississippi, Old Dominion University, University at Buffalo (SUNY), University of Maryland and the University of North Texas.

Programme Structure

Conventional master’s candidates may choose either a thesis or non-thesis option. Students adopting the thesis option must complete seven seminars with a B average or better, plus a thesis.
Of the seven seminars, at least six must be taken within the department; three of the six must be in the student's primary area of specialization and one must be PLSC 500 (Research Methods and Statistics I).

Students adopting the non-thesis option must complete nine seminars with a B average or better. Of the nine seminars, at least seven must be taken within the department; three of the nine must be in the student’s primary area of specialization and one must be PLSC 500 (Research and Methods and Statistics I).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Online graduate degree application with graduate degree application fee
Transcripts from each college or university that you have attended
Personal statement of 2 to 3 pages describing your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your career aspirations, your special interests within your field, and any unusual features of your background that might need explanation or be of interest to the graduate admissions committee
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation

GRE scores are accepted, but not required
A 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26340 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Binghamton

United States

910 - 1984 USD / month

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