To apply, submit Temple’s online graduate application along with an application fee of $60.
Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree. A degree in a related field is preferred; however, all applications will be considered.
Candidates will be asked to submit the following along with their application.
Number required: 2
From whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with academic competence.
A baccalaureate degree is required.
In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, share your interest in Temple's program, research goals, future career goals, and academic and research achievements.
Note: Students who are ultimately interested in earning a doctoral degree in political science at Temple University should apply directly to the PhD program.
GRE: Optional. Scores may be submitted if available.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 25 pages and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
Graduate coursework in political science may be transferred from outside the university, provided that the credits were obtained no more than five years prior to the student's matriculation at Temple and the grades are “B” or better. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Official electronic transcripts must be sent via email to [click-for-email]. Original transcripts can be mailed to the following address.
Temple University College of Liberal Arts
Dept. of Political Science
408 Gladfelter Hall
1115 W. Polett Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6089
For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores are required. The minimum scores for these tests are as follows.
Learn more about the international application.
Anna Hunter is the department coordinator.
Phone: 215-204-7796
Email: [click-for-email]
