MA Political Science at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Political Science is awarded within the department's doctoral programme, which admits only students who intend to complete the PhD, although students are eligible to receive the MA. The degree requires 30 credits of approved graduate coursework with a grade of B or higher.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Political Science | Duration: 30 credits of approved graduate coursework | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Candidates complete 30 credits of approved graduate coursework in which a grade of B or higher has been received.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Political Science doctoral programme (applies to the PhD programme through which the MA is awarded): GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, analytic); prior training with basic work in at least two of political science, psychology, mathematics or statistics, economics or sociology; a bachelor's degree with at least a B average in the major; three letters of recommendation from instructors or academic advisors; a personal interview may be required; acceptance by the department and the Graduate School.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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