Overview

The Political Science department at Marquette University offers several dual degrees and accelerated degrees.

Learning outcomes

The Political Science Department offers: an accelerated 5-year bachelor's and master's degree program in political science; a dual 4-year master of arts-juris doctor (M.A.-J.D.) program in political science in conjunction with the Law School; and dual degree programs in conjunction with the communication and the business administration graduate programs. Furthermore, Law School graduates can pursue an accelerated master of arts degree through awards of transfer credit for work completed as part of the juris doctor degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Politics and Policy

Politics of the Internet

Contemporary Political Research

American Politics

Comparative Politics

International Politics

Political Philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application form and fee.

Copies of all current and previous colleges/university transcripts except Marquette.1

Three letters of recommendation.

GRE test scores (general test only) are required. Waived for domestic students with an overall GPA of 3.500 or above.

A statement of purpose.

For international applicants only: an overall minimum TOEFL score of 100 or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42000 USD / year

≈ 42000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42000 USD / year

≈ 42000 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 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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