The Department of Political Science offers a Master of Science in Political Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science.
Applicants from all disciplines are welcome. Applicants need not have majored in political science, though some prior course work in political science or related subjects, such as history, economics, philosophy, psychology, or sociology is helpful. See the admissions page for more details.
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For information related to the Graduate Program contact:
Diana Gallagher
Graduate Administrator's Assistant | 617-253-6676 | dsgall@mit.edu
Susan Twarog
Graduate Administrator | 617-253-8336 | twarog@mit.edu
Graduate Office address: E53-467 (directions)
Graduate Office Fax: 617-258-6164