Overview
The department does not admit for master's degrees, accepting students for the Ph.D. program only. Once admitted to the Ph.D. program, it is possible to obtain a master's degree through work en route to the Ph.D. The master program in Political Science is offered by the University of Wisconsin Madison.
The department has a national and international reputation for the high quality of its faculty and for the diversity of their approaches and interests. It has long been known for its acceptance of a broad range of approaches to the study of politics and for its collegiality.
The subfields of political science found in the department are American politics, comparative politics, political theory and philosophy, international relations, and political methodology. Political science shares faculty with the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs, the Law School, and the Department of Gender and Women's Studies.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an appreciation of the diverse subfields of political science.
- Learn to articulate questions of importance to the field that can be answered using the methods of political science.
- Learn to select and utilize methods of political inquiry appropriate to particular research questions.
- Learn to constructively critique existing work in political science.
- Develop an understanding of political science from an historical context.
- Recognize and apply principles of ethical and professional conduct in research, teaching, and service.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction To American Politics And Government
- Politics Around The World
- Introduction To International Relations
- Introduction To Political Theory
- Research Methods In Political Science
- Politics Around The World
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Political Science View 246 other Masters in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3 (required)
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students may not apply directly for the master’s, and should instead see the admissions information for the Ph.D
- This master’s program is offered for work done en route to the Ph.D
Tuition Fee
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International
25336 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 25336 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
25336 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 25336 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
In-State
12009 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12009 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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