Master of Political Science
University of Illinois Springfield
- Springfield, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Political Science and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
- Assess competing perspectives
- And construct reasoned arguments.
Career outcomes
- Government relations manager
- Attorney
- Global operations associate
- Law school
- Government
Curriculum
- Courses in American foreign policy
- Comparative politics
- Constitutional law
- International law and relations
- Congress
- Law
- Politics and society
- And international politics
- With internships and study abroad.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with GPA 2.5 or higher (https://www.uis.edu/admission-aid/graduates)
- Some programmes require prerequisites
- Statement or recommendation letters
- English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 70
- Cambridge B2 First
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Check requirements and the Fall May 15 / Spring Nov 15 international deadlines. Apply online at UIS and pay the 75 USD international graduate fee. Send official transcripts (credential evaluation if required)
- Program-specific materials and English test scores. Department reviews and decides on admission. Submit financial documents for the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,367 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Springfield Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Public Affairs and Education |
| Department | Political Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 40 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International UIS graduate students may qualify for specified awards if they meet the university eligibility rules. A graduate assistantship is an employment-based award, Not automatically a scholarship, And must not be treated as a guaranteed tuition waiver. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
Closes today
Scholarships
International UIS graduate students may qualify for specified awards if they meet the university eligibility rules. A graduate assistantship is an employment-based award, Not automatically a scholarship, And must not be treated as a guaranteed tuition waiver.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,367 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,801 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 70, Cambridge B2 First.
International UIS graduate students may qualify for specified awards if they meet the university eligibility rules. A graduate assistantship is an employment-based award, Not automatically a scholarship, And must not be treated as a guaranteed tuition waiver.