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    Political Science, MA

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    Irvine, USMAIn-person
    $59,860.00
    Tuition
    27%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    16
    Cohort
    students
    $155.00
    App fee

    Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine is a in-person MA program based in Irvine, US. Tuition is $59,860.

    About the program

    No standalone M.A. in Political Science; master's degree earned en route to Ph.D. in subfields including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.

    Focus: research
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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 80 or higher; score of 26 or better on the speaking section. (Scores are good for two years.)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: Overall score of 7 or better; no section below 6; score of 8 or better on the speaking section. (Scores are good for two years.)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $38,640.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine is $59,860.
    Is Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine online or in-person?
    Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine is offered in-person.
    How competitive is Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine?
    Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine reports an acceptance rate of approximately 27%.
    How large is the Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine cohort?
    Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine typically enrolls around 16 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine?
    Post-completion work rights for Political Science, MA at University of California-Irvine: 12 months OPT (US)