Overview

The M.A. in Political Science offered by Ohio University prepares students for entry to law schools and doctoral programs in political science; for working for political campaigns, interest groups, non-profits, and policy think tanks; and for entry-level local, state, and federal legislative and bureaucratic positions, through this combination of rigorous academic training, the flexibility to specialize and develop expertise in their areas of interest, and the opportunity to work closely with faculty known for the research and teaching excellence.

Career and Professional Opportunities

The M.A. in Political Science program offered by Ohio University prepares students for entry to law schools and doctoral programs in political science; for working with political campaigns, interest groups, non-profit organizations and policy think tanks; and for positions in local, state, and federal legislative and bureaucratic offices.
A number of Political Science graduates have gone on to attend leading law schools and graduate programs in political science, and others have secured professional positions in government public affairs and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scope and Theory in Political Science
Quantitative Research Methods
Academic Writing in Graduate Studies
Writing for Research and Publication
Seminar in American Politics
Seminar in Comparative Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

58 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum GPA of 3.0 for unconditional admission.

Three letters of recommendation.

Writing sample may be submitted but is not required.
Resume or vitae is required.
Personal Statement of purpose (approximately 500 words).
English Proficiency. All non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores for either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS academic).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32277 USD / year

≈ 32277 USD / year
Out-of-State

32277 USD / year

≈ 32277 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17197 USD / year

≈ 17197 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

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