Overview

Indiana University Bloomington's Political Science M.A.T. degree.

If you would like to pursue coursework and research in any of a stunning range of political science topics with our prestigious faculty, the Indiana University Department of Political Science may be the place for you.

Career Outcomes

Your MA in Political Science helps to prepare you for work in a variety of fields, including:

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Education

Lobbying

Policy analysis

National security

Public service, government, and politics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Political Science

Political Data Analysis

National Institutions

Comparative Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 295 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose:

Current Resume: May be submitted electronically at the end of the online application.

Writing Sample: Provide a sample of your written work. May be submitted electronically at the end of the online application.

Departmental Questions Form: You must fill out the Departmental Questions form, which you find within the online application.

Three Letters of Recommendation: The contact information (including names, street addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) of three people who will submit your letters of recommendation via the online application system. The online system will then email your contacts with instructions on how to upload their references online.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27271 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27271 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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