MA Political Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Programme overview

Graduate study in Political Science offers students the opportunity to work with well known teacher-scholars in American politics, international relations, and political psychology. Students in the program have close working relationships with faculty and receive quality training for careers in academia, government, the nonprofit sector, and business.

Department: Political Science | Duration: 36-30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines) | Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

What you will study

Offered with Option A (thesis) and Option B (non-thesis) plans.

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Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Minimum English proficiency: Paper TOEFL 600, Internet TOEFL 100, IELTS 6.5. GRE (optional). Resume/CV: 1-2 pages. Personal Statement: This two-page statement should describe your immediate educational and long-term career goals and how graduate study in political science at Nebraska will help you achieve your goals. Discuss which area or research question within political science that you want to investigate during your graduate studies. If there is a particular faculty member with whom you wish to study, give that person's name and explain why you want to study with that person. You may also include other information, such as undergraduate research experience, internships, or other experiences you may have had to prepare you for advanced study in political science. Writing sample: One paper, no more than 20 pages. Example: a paper you wrote for a political science class. Potential faculty advisor (optional) and research interest. Three recommendation letters. Deadlines: MA: Priority application deadlines are October 1 for spring admission and December 15 for fall admission. MA/PHD: The priority application deadline for Fall 2027 is December 15, 2026.

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.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 36-30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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