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Master of Arts [M.A] [Political Science] From Binghamton University

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Political Science)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Political Science,

Social Studies,

Social Studies

₹17.5 L/Yr

$21,120 /Yr

MA in Political Science at Binghamton University is offered as a 2-years program.
This university ranked #33 in Money Best Colleges in America, 2019.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
Binghamton University’s Political Science Department ranks 19th in the world.
Offering a Master of Arts (MA), the department has developed curricula to help individual students meet their particular goals within the field.
The MA has two tracks: in one, students are required to write a master’s thesis; in the second, students must complete a comprehensive exam.
Despite differing requirements, each track provides graduates with exemplary advanced training suitable for policy analysis, journalism, or other professional careers.
Graduates of Binghamton University’s political science programs go on to work in academia, research institutes, government, and private industry.
The organization of the program is based on two convictions:
- that political science is a unique subject matter that requires specialization;
- that in the next generation all social sciences, including political science, will rely increasingly on systematic evidence and quantitative analysis.
The program seeks to shape and encourage young professionals who will be ready and able to assess and contribute to this fast-changing field in a fast-changing world.
They emphasize a broadly-based theoretical understanding of political behavior and institutions, coupled with the ability to carry out a systematic empirical analysis.
The MA program consists of 40 credits.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	~~Jan 15, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1750637 (USD 21120)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	₹1497325 (USD 18064)
Health Insurance	₹149202 (USD 1800)
Other Fees	₹268978 (USD 3245)
Total Cost	₹1915505 (USD 23109)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in political science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

96 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 105
Submission of GRE scores is accepted but not required.

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Government Affairs Director
Political Consultant
Public Relations Specialist
Political Scientist
Intelligence Analyst
Policy Analyst

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 12,434/Yr$150	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Go Clean Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 82.9 L/Yr$100,000	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
AAUW International Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details