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Political Science

Undergraduate Studies

See the degree requirements under Programs.

Graduate Studies

MA Admission Requirements

  1. Evidence of an awarded baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
  2. Quality of the applicant’s academic record, as evidenced by cumulative grade- point average. At least a 3.0 or equivalent grade-point average on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework is required.
  3. Three (3) letters of professional recommendation, preferably from professors familiar with your academic qualifications or others familiar with your work ethic and ability to be successful in graduate school.
  4. A 400- to 500-word statement of interest that describes your interest in pursuing the Master of Arts in political science degree, and your future career goals.
  5. Submit a sample of your recent written work that best showcases your skills as a writer and critical thinker. Writing samples should be in English and no more than 30 double-spaced pages in length. There are no specific formatting requirements. This could be a term paper, professional report, policy brief, or any other document that demonstrates language, writing, and analytic skills.
  6. Curriculum vitae or resume.
  7. International students must demonstrate compliance with the University of Mississippi's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Exemptions policy.

PHD Admission Requirements

  1. Evidence of an awarded baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
  2. Quality of the applicant’s academic record, as evidenced by cumulative grade- point average. At least a 3.0 or equivalent grade-point average on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework is required.
  3. Three (3) letters of professional recommendation, preferably from professors familiar with your academic qualifications or others familiar with your work ethic and ability to be successful in graduate school.
  4. A 400- to 500-word statement of interest that describes your interest in pursuing the doctoral degree in political science, and your future career goals.
  5. Submit a sample of your recent written work that best showcases your skills as a writer and critical thinker. Writing samples should be in English and no more than 30 double-spaced pages in length. There are no specific formatting requirements. This could be a term paper, professional report, policy brief, or any other document that demonstrates language, writing, and analytic skills.
  6. Curriculum vitae or resume.
  7. International students must demonstrate compliance with the University of Mississippi's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Exemptions policy.
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