2025-2026 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Political Science

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Political Science


APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

December 1, 2024

Admission Limited to

Fall

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: General

Letters of Recommendation

3

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose and a sample of their analytical writing skills (e.g., senior or master's degree thesis, term paper).

An M.A. degree may be earned while completing requirements for the Ph.D.

Program Name

Political Science

Leading to the
degree of

M.A., Ph.D.

Admits only Ph.D. applicants.

Major Code

0699

Address

4289 Bunche Hall
Box 951472
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1472

Phone

(310) 825-3372

Email

gradinfo@polisci.ucla.edu

Website

polisci.ucla.edu