With ideological debates raging in this country on everything from how we vote to
the role of government in a public health crisis, has there ever been a richer time
to study political science?
Tuition and Fees
Program Requirements
The University of Wyoming political science Master’s degree program allows students to study important questions about politics through research and experiential opportunities in a collegial environment.
Fitting of an advanced degree offered in the west, the master’s degree program in political science at UW allows you to craft a program of study across the major areas of political science such as American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Law, Political Theory, and other areas of interest.
Better yet, we have significant resources to help with travel and research expenses, so you can pursue an intellectual expedition almost anywhere in the world.
After graduation, our political science master’s students have gone on to careers in government, law, tech and nonprofits while others pursue doctorates at universities all over the country.
Tailor your political science master’s degree even further by choosing to complete a research-based thesis working with a faculty adviser (Plan A) or a culminating paper (Plan B).
One recent thesis example includes the following:
Get to know our outstanding professors. UW’s political science faculty have a diverse range of academic and research interests, including American politics (in areas such the presidency, Congress, our voting system and public opinion), comparative politics (specifically political culture and human security and politics in Europe, Asia and other regions), international relations (with focus areas in organizations and human security) and political theory (in which we have faculty studying the meaning of democratic citizenship and postmodernism).
Political science is a discipline you can use no matter where your journey takes you. The research and writing skills, the habits of mind and the understanding of systems, human behavior and data translate into jobs in industry, government and the nonprofit sector.
Political Science Careers
In addition to pursuing law degrees and Ph.Ds, graduates from the UW political science program have distinguished themselves in the highest echelons of government, including vice president of the United States. Our alumni have also made contributions to prominent political campaigns, worked in Congressional offices (both the House and the Senate), the state department, law and academia.
UW's political science M.A. graduates have held titles as:
Mentoring. Assistantships. Internships. Field research scholarships. Funding for international study. An enormously successful alumni network. This is only the beginning. Read on to learn more about why you might want to do your master’s-level graduate work in political science at UW:
Graduate Assistantships
Apply for a research or teaching assistantship, which covers tuition, health insurance, most fees and provides a stipend.
Scholarships
Pursue funding to help pay for field research, international study, internships or conferences related to political science.
Internships
Complete an internship working for local, state or the federal government. Learn how we help support political science graduate students taking part in unpaid internships.
Awards
The Milward L. Simpson fund supports the study of political science and makes annual financial awards for the most Outstanding Graduate Paper and Outstanding M.A. Graduate Student in Political Science.
- Thao Nguyen, M.A. in political science and environment and natural resources, ’17
Fulbright-funded student researcher in Indonesia
School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies
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Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-6484
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