$26,165 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Political Science
- MA in Political Science at Binghamton University is offered as a 2-years program.
- This university ranked #33 in Money Best Colleges in America, 2019.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- Binghamton University’s Political Science Department ranks 19th in the world.
- Offering a Master of Arts (MA), the department has developed curricula to help individual students meet their particular goals within the field.
- The MA has two tracks: in one, students are required to write a master’s thesis; in the second, students must complete a comprehensive exam.
- Despite differing requirements, each track provides graduates with exemplary advanced training suitable for policy analysis, journalism, or other professional careers.
- Graduates of Binghamton University’s political science programs go on to work in academia, research institutes, government, and private industry.
- The organization of the program is based on two convictions:
- that political science is a unique subject matter that requires specialization;
- that in the next generation all social sciences, including political science, will rely increasingly on systematic evidence and quantitative analysis.
- The program seeks to shape and encourage young professionals who will be ready and able to assess and contribute to this fast-changing field in a fast-changing world.
- They emphasize a broadly-based theoretical understanding of political behavior and institutions, coupled with the ability to carry out a systematic empirical analysis.
- The MA program consists of 40 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $21120 | $21120 |
| Health Insurance | $1800 | $1800 |
| Other Fees | $3245 | $3245 |
| Total Fees | $26165 | $26165 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 96 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in political science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.