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Political Science - MA

Graduate Program Application Information

Graduate Program - Political Science

Program Website - http://life.umt.edu/grad/name/politicalscience

NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

Degree/Major - MA/Political Science

Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):

  • Fall - prior to start of semester
  • Spring - prior to start of semester
  • Summer - prior to start of session

Deadline(s) if also Applying for Assistantship:

  • Applicants must have applied and been admitted by March 15th

Test Requirements:

  • GRE scores with a test date that is within the past five years OR verifiable GRE scores if the test date is over five years old
  • The GMAT may be substituted for the GRE exam
  • The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB tests are also required of international applicants
  • All official test scores must be sent to the UM Graduate School

The following "Additional Application Materials" must be mailed directly to the department (address below):

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation (We prefer electronic submission through the Admission Application. If electronic method is used there is no need to send paper copies to the department.)
  • A 300 word statement concerning reasons for seeking an MA degree

Political Science Department
The University of Montana
Liberal Arts Building, Room 350
32 Campus Drive #5832
Missoula, MT 59812-5832