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About the Political Science MA Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degree at Loyola
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s programs allow full-time students to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in just five years. Learn more about the Political Science MA Master's degree and eligible undergraduate Bachelor's degrees below.
Political Science MA Graduate Program
This program will provide you with powerful preparation for career opportunities ranging from politics and policymaking to education and law, and virtually all points in between. The program offers a solid theoretical and practical foundation in methodological techniques and research design, with training in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.
Eligible Undergraduate Programs
- Political Science BA
Interested in learning more?
Visit our Political Science MA webpage for information about Career Opportunities, Results & Skills, and more.
VIEW GRADUATE PROGRAM PAGECurriculum and Program Outcomes
Loyola’s extensive course catalog will always house the latest Political Science MA Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's program course information, including degree requirements, course descriptions, prerequisite requirements, available concentrations, and more.
Additionally, this resource will provide learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
The Political Science MA Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's program provides a significant cost savings to students interested in accelerating their path to an advanced degree. Finishing both programs in five years, including both undergraduate and graduate courses during your senior year, equates to a lower overall cost than if both programs were completely separately.
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's students can also take advantage of the Returning Rambler Scholarship for eligible programs, offering a 25 percent tuition discount for graduate studies.
For more information and to find out your total estimated cost for a Political Science MA accelerated program, please connect with the Financial Aid Office.
Step By Step: Chart Your Accelerated Degree Path
Explore options in undergraduate years one and two. Connect with your academic and career advisors and chart a two-year schedule to establish the best path toward your degrees.
Apply in undergraduate year three. Students applying to an Accelerated Bachelors/Masters program will experience a slightly different application process. Please review the application requirements below for process information and required supporting materials. Loyola students do not need to submit official transcripts. Start your application here.
Begin graduate course work. In undergraduate year four, you will take both undergraduate and graduate courses and complete your bachelor's degree.
Complete your graduate course work in year five. Graduate with your master's degree.
Please note that transfer students may have a slightly different timeline. Transfer students who are juniors may apply at the end of their second semester.
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Political Science BA/Political Science MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Political Science BA/Political Science MA include:
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.3 Minimum GPA
3.5 Minimum Major GPA
Statement of Purpose
Course Requirements
Please view the Political Science BA/Political Science MA Academic Catalog page for important curriculum information, including recommended course sequencing.
Statement of Purpose Details
Applicants to the Political Science MA degree program should submit a statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals and responding to the following questions:
- What specific areas are you interested in taking coursework while pursuing an MA in Political Science?
- What relevant experiences have you had that have informed your decision and prepared you to pursue a graduate degree?
- What are your career goals following completion of your MA?
Start Your Application
Applying online to the accelerated program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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