Overview

Beyond mastering the substantive content in these fields of study and developing their own research agendas, students are expected to develop a strong understanding of the tools and approaches central to the scientific study of politics. The program requires students to complete 60 credits beyond the Bachelor of Arts or 48 credits beyond the Master of Arts.
The Political Science program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks to prepare students for both academic and non-academic careers. The former includes academic positions at colleges and universities, and the latter includes employment with public, private, and non-profit organizations and institutions. It is expected that the students will complete the program in five to six years.

Learning Outcomes

To prepare students for job opportunities in higher education and the private sector.

To develop advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge in the major fields of Political Science.

To allow students to acquire the appropriate research skills to engage in high quality original scholarship.

To develop the ability to write competent, sophisticated research publishable in peer-reviewed outlets.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American National Government: Principles

American National Government: Structure and Processes

Advanced Studies in American Politics

Comparative Political Behavior

International Political Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 99 other PhDs in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

160 _(verbal)

148 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores. The recommended score is a total of 160 on the verbal and 148 on the quantitative sections. We also pay attention to the analytical score. The applicant's undergraduate record is examined in conjunction with the GRE scores. The former is weighed more heavily than the latter: an outstanding undergraduate record may well allow the admission of an applicant with GRE scores somewhat below the recommended level.

Applicants must possess a B.A. or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.30, or M.A. or equivalent from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Under special circumstances the department may consider applicants with lower GPAs.

Tuition Fee

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International

25985 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year during 60 months.
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

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