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Overview
The primary objective of the Master of Arts in Political Science at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is to provide graduates with training and expertise in selective subfields such as Governance and Policy Process, World and Borderland Politics, and the Politics of Race, Gender, and Class.
Key Features
The degree will:
- Enhance student competence in the content, principles, and methods of political science;
- Prepare students for entry into jobs requiring a sound knowledge of statistical and other research methods; and
- Equip students with the skills necessary for jobs in secondary and community college education, governmental and quasi‐governmental agencies at all levels of government, non‐profit organizations, and the media.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories of Policy Formulation
- U.S. Economic Policy
- Class, Power, and the State
- Policy Analysis
- Global Political Economy
- Conflict Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Rolling admission for national students.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations Political Science View 403 other Masters in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Have completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate courses in Political Science and/or Public Policy, including POLS 2370 (Introduction to Political Science Research, with a statistics lab).
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours completed in major coursework, and a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate political science coursework.
- GRE scores in verbal and quantitative sections.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who are qualified to judge the student’s academic and professional potential.
- Statement of Purpose (1 or 2 pages) describing the applicant’s interest in political science, major field of study, and career goals.
- Curriculum vitae/resume of educational background, including any volunteer and/or work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
882 - 1634 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 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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