Master of Science in Political Science
Apply to the on-campus MS in Political Science at the Bush SchoolAdmissions information for the Master of Science in Political Science in College Station. The program admits for fall entry only, and applications are reviewed by the Department of Political Science.
Who Can Apply
A bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and eligibility for graduate admission at Texas A&M. International applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency (see Application Materials).
Application Materials
Apply through the Texas A&M GradCAS application portal and submit the materials below. Submit official transcripts to the Admissions office.
Required Texas A&M Graduate Application Completed application, submitted through GradCAS
Complete and submit the Texas A&M graduate application in GradCAS.
Required Official Transcripts From all prior academic work, sent to the Admissions office
Official transcripts of previous academic work, submitted to the Texas A&M Admissions office.
See How to Submit Official Transcripts for methods and addresses.
Required (2) Letters of Recommendation Two letters addressing academic potential
Two recommendations are required and collected via GradCAS.
Required Statement of Purpose Statement of academic purpose and interest
Upload your personal statement to the Program Materials quadrant → Documents tab of your application in GradCAS.
Required Academic Writing Sample Academic writing sample, 30 pages maximum
A sample of written academic work, no more than 30 pages.
If required (international) Proof of English Language Proficiency TOEFL 600 minimum, plus F-1 visa requirements
International applicants must demonstrate English ability with a TOEFL score of at least 600 and meet federal requirements for an F-1 visa.
Application Deadlines
The Department’s application deadline is December 22.Fall entry only. Applications are evaluated starting in early January. Applications received after December 22 may be considered only if space and funding remain.
After Submitting Your Application
Applications are evaluated starting in early January.Decisions for applications completed by December 22 are announced no later than April 1, though some applicants may be placed in a second-round or waitlist status. Applications completed after December 22 are reviewed only if space and funding remain.
Cost & Funding
Information on funding and financial assistance for the MS in Political Science.
Explore Political Science Cost & FundingConnect with Admissions
Please contact Melinda Jensen with administrative questions about graduate admissions, such as the status of your application, and Paul Kellstedt for other matters.
Melinda Jensen
Administrative Coordinator II, Political Science
Paul Kellstedt
Director of Graduate Studies, Acting Director of Graduate Admissions, and Professor of Political Science, Political ScienceBush School Graduate Admissions Office:
- (979) 862-3476
- bushschooladmissions@tamu.edu