Overview

Students in Political Science at Miami University are exposed to the discipline of political science, specifically focusing on how political science theories underpin the systematic study of the behavior of political actors and processes in the American context and globally.

Special emphasis is placed on developing the student’s understanding of the frameworks for active participation in governance, issue advocacy, law and legal affairs, and public policy research, while developing the research, analytical and writing skills essential for public leaders.

Careers

The Master of Arts in Political Science is a terminal degree for students intending to pursue careers in politics at all levels of government and in nongovernmental organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy Research

Human Subjects Research Certification

American Political System

Political Theory

Comparative Political Systems

International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least 18 semester hours of undergraduate work in political science or at least 12 semester hours in political science and 12 in other social sciences, including a survey course in the American political system or introduction to political science;

At least a 3.00 (4.00 scale) grade point average (GPA) in the above undergraduate course work;

Three letters of recommendation;

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores;

A letter or statement describing career objective and fields of interest in political science.

A writing sample.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14931 USD / year

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14931 USD / year

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In-State

14931 USD / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United States

1095 - 1807 USD / month

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