Overview

About the Program

The Political Science program at University of Nevada, Reno has the following general goals:

To offer students an opportunity for advanced, specialized courses in the discipline of political science, leading to a graduate degree

To prepare students for additional graduate work leading to a doctoral degree and a career as a political scientist

To offer students the opportunity to prepare for a career in teaching, politics, public service and government or to complement their present careers

To support University-based research involving issues of politics and public policy

Courses in research methods provide the skills necessary for sophisticated analysis of political processes, institutions and policies. More specialized interests are developed through independent research courses and projects tackled by students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science as a Discipline

Advanced Research Methods in Political Science

Advanced Social Science Models

Qualitative Research Methods in Political Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Plan A: THESIS OPTION (30 UNITS)

Plan B: NON-THESIS OPTION (36 UNITS)

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 333 other Masters in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

Minimum 2.75 overall GPA (B.A./B.S.) or a 3.0 GPA for last two years of B.A./B.S.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate degree (B.A./B.S.)

GRE Scores: verbal and quantitative scores should be a minimum of 154, though some exceptions are made for students based upon their skill-set and other qualifications (or GMAT equivalent)

Three letters of recommendation of which a minimum of two are from professors with whom you have taken and completed coursework.

Statement of purpose: This one-to-two page statement should be 500 words, double-spaced and printed in a standard font. In this statement, you should discuss your career and educational goals and how those goals fit into the research specializations of the department. Please make sure your name is at the top of the each page.

18 credit hours (six courses) of coursework in political science/social science

Tuition Fee

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International

22748 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22748 USD per year during 12 months.
National

22748 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22748 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

5792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5792 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Reno

860 - 1230 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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