M.A. or M.S. in Political Science

University of North Texas

UNT's master's program in Political Science combines cutting-edge research with award-winning teaching to ensure your academic and career goals are met. The program prepares students for academic careers in research and teaching, and professional careers in public service or the private sector. It may thus serve the needs of both students and practitioners of government, politics, and business.

Why Earn a Political Science Master's?

A master's degree in Political Science is intended to prepare you for academic careers in research and teaching, and professional careers in public service or the private sector. It may thus serve the needs of both students and practitioners of government, politics, and business. While pursuing your degree, you'll examine politics from both substantive and methodological aspects.

UNT offers excellent faculty, high-profile research opportunities and the flexibility to explore special interests. Students can choose to focus on American government and public law, comparative government and politics, international relations or political theory. They can also develop expertise in survey research and statistical analysis.

What Can You Do With a Political Science Master's?

While pursuing your degree, you'll examine politics from both substantive and methodological aspects. A deep understanding of these aspects can lead to an academic career in research, writing and teaching, or a professional career in public service or the private sector.