Master of Arts in Political Science Postgraduate Programme By Michigan State University |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Arts program is designed to prepare students for doctoral studies. Those accepted are judged by the committee on admissions as qualified to enter the doctoral program, and it is anticipated they plan to complete this program at Michigan State University. The program is available only under Plan B (without thesis). The program is available only under Plan B (without thesis). The student must meet the requirements specified below: Complete at least 30 credits distributed as follows: At least 24 credits in Political Science courses at the 800–900 level including Political Science 800, 801, and 802 No more than 6 credits in courses at the 400–900 level in related disciplines Submit two substantial research papers acceptable to the department. These papers normally will be written in graduate seminars in Political Science and will be evaluated by the instructor(s) of the courses. With the written approval of the department, a student may complete fewer than 24 credits in Political Science courses and more than 6 credits in courses in related disciplines.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Arts program is designed to prepare students for doctoral studies. Those accepted are judged by the committee on admissions as qualified to enter the doctoral program, and it is anticipated they plan to complete this program at Michigan State University. The program is available only under Plan B (without thesis). The program is available only under Plan B (without thesis). The student must meet the requirements specified below: Complete at least 30 credits distributed as follows: At least 24 credits in Political Science courses at the 800–900 level including Political Science 800, 801, and 802 No more than 6 credits in courses at the 400–900 level in related disciplines Submit two substantial research papers acceptable to the department. These papers normally will be written in graduate seminars in Political Science and will be evaluated by the instructor(s) of the courses. With the written approval of the department, a student may complete fewer than 24 credits in Political Science courses and more than 6 credits in courses in related disciplines.

Admission Requirements

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Admission to a program leading to a doctoral degree requires completion of a level of education comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Other English Language Requirements accepted: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum average score of 550, no sub score below 52 on Paper-based test (PBT); Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) minimum average score of 83, no sub score below 80; MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) Minimum average score of 80 to 84, no subscore below 80; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): Minimum Overall Score of 53; no sub score below 51 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub score below 59.

Jan-2000

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