MA Political Science at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

An MA in which students study politics through research and experiential opportunities, building a programme across American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Law and Political Theory. Funding is available for travel and research.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies (SPPAIS) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Students choose Plan A (research-based thesis with a faculty adviser) or Plan B (culminating paper).

Career pathways

Government, law, tech and nonprofit work; alumni include a U.S. Congressman, public policy analysts and a State Department media affairs specialist. Some alumni pursued law degrees or PhDs.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 7,260 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band (30 credits), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 21,340 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Standard graduate block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Graduate application deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA; some programmes require the GRE or GMAT.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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