Graduate Admissions
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Social & Political Thought
The Graduate Program in Social & Political Thought offers both MA and PhD degrees. Since its inception in 1973, the program has advanced the study of social and political ideas, theories, movements, and associated phenomena in an interdisciplinary context. The curriculum, developed in cooperation with participating disciplines across the university, is structured around three flexible and related streams of study:
- The History of Social and Political Thought
- Black Studies and Theories of Race and Racism
- Economy, Consciousness, Aesthetics and Society
Students with diverse interests are encouraged to study and to intervene in more than one stream if their project so dictates. In selecting courses and crafting comprehensive examination lists, students acquire broad knowledge of relevant fields, in addition to pursuing specialized interests. Students take considerable personal initiative as they develop an intellectually coherent program of study that culminates in a Major Research Project or a doctoral dissertation.
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Degrees Offered
MA
Program Component(s)
- Major research paper
- AND Oral examination
Minimum Required GPA
B+
Fall Entry
- Full-time
- Part-time
Deadline - Fall (Domestic Applicants Only)
2026-01-15
Deadline - Fall (International Applicants Only)
2025-12-01
English Proficiency Requirement
| Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) | 100 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 5 (January 2026 and after) |
| IELTS (Academic Module) | 7.5 |
| YUELI | Essential English Level 6 with distinction |
| YUELI Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP) | Graduate with distinction |
| CAEL | Overall score of 70, no component score less than 60 |
| Minimum CPE Score | C |
| Minimum CAE Score | B |
| Duolingo | 140 |
| PTE Academic | 76 |
PhD
Program Component(s)
- Comprehensive examination (oral)
- AND Dissertation
Minimum Required GPA
B+
Fall Entry
- Full-time
- Part-time
Deadline - Fall (Domestic Applicants Only)
2026-01-15
Deadline - Fall (International Applicants Only)
2025-12-01
English Proficiency Requirement
| Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) | 100 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 5 (January 2026 and after) |
| IELTS (Academic Module) | 7.5 |
| YUELI | Essential English Level 6 with distinction |
| YUELI Graduate Studies Preparation Program (GSPP) | Graduate with distinction |
| CAEL | Overall score of 70, no component score less than 60 |
| Minimum CPE Score | C |
| Minimum CAE Score | B |
| Duolingo | 140 |
| PTE Academic | 76 |
Additional Admission Requirements
Number of Recommendation(s)
- 3 recommendation(s)
Other Requirements
- Resumé or CV
- Statement of interest, including Grad Course List
- Sample of writing