MA Political Science - International Relations at University of Florida

Programme overview

The MA in Political Science-International Relations is designed for students whose primary interest is a career in foreign relations. It is a 36-hour degree with thesis or non-thesis (comprehensive exam) completion.

What you will study

Students take a 6-credit political science core sequence beginning in fall, 15 credits of electives and a 15-credit international relations major covering IR theory and at least two of international political economy, security, foreign policy and international organization.

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Entry requirements

The Department of Political Science currently offers two graduate degrees: Master of Arts (thesis or non-thesis option) and Doctor of Philosophy. Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees Section of this catalog. Admission to graduate study in the Department of Political Science normally requires the completion of an undergraduate major in political science or its equivalent. In evaluating candidates for admission, the Department considers Prior academic achievement GRE scores Letters of recommendation from three faculty members or others familiar with the academic potential or work habits of the applicant A statement of purpose that conveys intellectual ambitions, indicates how the program of study satisfies the student’s interests and goals, and tells how the student would contribute to the program. Political science–international relations: The M.A. degree in po University-wide graduate admission (not specific to this programme): application through the UF graduate application; official GRE scores are required by most programmes (GMAT for MBA applicants), per programme; transcripts, a CV or resume and letters of recommendation where the programme requires them.

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 applicants apply through the UF graduate school application on CollegeNET and pay a $30 non-refundable application fee; the Office of Admissions does not offer an application fee waiver. Deadlines vary by department. Most applicants must submit GRE scores, all MBA applicants must submit GMAT scores, and some engineering programmes accept the Fundamentals of Engineering exam instead of the GRE.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/

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