Overview

About the Program

Students in the Political Science program of Rutgers University may attain the MA by completing the requirements for a Specialization in 1) The American Political System or 2) International Relations. A Specialization in The American Political System focuses on American politics and public policy and U.S. urban politics and public administration. A Specialization in International Relations focuses on global and international politics, international political economy, and comparative politics. Courses are also regularly offered in political theory, constitutional law, comparative politics, and research methodology. Students may complete the Concentration in Women and Gender Studies in conjunction with the Master’s degree.

Programme Structure

The Masters degree requires 30 credits of coursework and is composed of the following requirements: Students will need to complete three core courses: the introductory Approaches to Political Science, a research methodology course and the Capstone course in Political Science. In order to fulfill the requirements for the specialization, students will need to take three courses in their specialization, either in American or Global Politics. The remaining four courses can be taken from the general course offerings.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Political Science View 383 other Masters in International Relations in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation

Personal statement (active Instructions: Why do you want to earn a Master's degree in Political Science?; What are your specific areas of interest, and why?; What qualifications prepare you for graduate study in Political Science?)

The GRE is optional for all applicants to the program. Rutgers University-Newark will accept the Duolingo English Test from affected graduate applicants applying to begin their studies in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. The Duolingo English Test is an online English language proficiency test that can be taken via a camera-enabled computer. When you receive your results, you can share your scores with Rutgers-Newark. The minimum Duolingo score is 105.

Tuition Fee

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International

30888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15444 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

30888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15444 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

18168 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9084 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Newark

935 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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

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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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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