Study Master of Arts in Political Science at Western Michigan University in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Arts in Political Science
Western Michigan University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University offers three graduate programs: Master of Arts, Master of International Development Administration (M.I.D.A.) and a Doctor of Philosophy. Master of Arts: The M.A. is a two-year degree program (30 credit hours) that can be completed with either a thesis or field exam option. Graduates pursue positions in state, local and federal government community college and business, or continue their education in a terminal degree program such as a Ph.D. or J.D.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Student must have completed at least 24 hours of work in the social sciences or other relevant fields and have achieved a 3.0 grade point average.

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)
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