Overview

Graduate Opportunities

The University of North Texas members are outstanding teachers and distinguished researchers. They're considered among the most productive in the nation in terms of research. They have:

Earned recognitions from the American Council on Education, American Political Science Association, Fulbright Scholar Program and International Studies Association, among others.

Written articles in peer-reviewed journals such as the American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, Journal of Politics and Political Research Quarterly.

The faculty have participated in high-profile research regarding school choice, political campaigns and elections, American public law, democratization in the Third World and international peace. Recent research has been supported by:

The Ford Foundation
The Fulbright Fellowship program
The Minerva Initiative- U.S Department of Defense
The National Science Foundation
The National Endowment for the Humanities

Because of our close student-faculty research collaboration, students get involved in research early in their graduate education. You may participate in grant-funded research as a paid assistant or aid faculty members on publications. Each opportunity can lead to being published in some of the discipline's leading academic journals on your own or in collaboration with faculty members.

Programme Structure

Courses Overview:

The university offer course work leading to a Master of Arts, Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Political Science.

The focus areas on the master's and doctoral levels are American government and public law, comparative government and politics, international relations, and political theory. You can also develop expertise in survey research and statistical analysis.

While pursuing your degree, you'll examine politics from both substantive and methodological aspects. A deep understanding of these aspects can lead to an academic career in research, writing and teaching, or a professional career in public service or the private sector.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denton, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 24 credit hours of undergraduate or graduate work in political science
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate your academic potential
500-word statement of purpose stating your primary area of interest in political science and your career objectives
Academic writing sample
One or two-page curriculum vitae or résumé listing academic background, awards and honors

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16404 USD / year

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16404 USD / year

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In-State

8700 USD / year

≈ 8700 USD / year

Living costs

Denton

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

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