Political ScienceNorth America

346 Master's degrees in Political Science in North America

University of Connecticut4,4(28)

Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Intersectional Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics

The Intersectional Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics program at University of Connecticut is one of the first programs of its kind in the U.S. that focuses on the relationships among politics, race, ethnicity, and indigeneity.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$41,424/yr

San Diego State University4,5(35)

San Diego, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

International Relations, Comparative Politics

The International Relations, Comparative Politics Master is offered by San Diego State University. Our recent cohorts have included students from Mexico, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Somalia, Colombia, Sweden, Brazil, Germany, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Japan, France, and Pakistan.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,548/yr

Iowa State University4,6(9)

Ames, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

Most of our students at Iowa State University pursue a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science in one of our three concentration areas: public policy, global politics, and American politics.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$31,954/yr

University of Waterloo4,1(91)

Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Political Science

Our MA in Political Science at University of Waterloo is designed to foster a deeper understanding of politics across the world at multiple scales (domestic, regional, global) while also allowing students to develop the analytical and professional skills required for success in both academic and non-academic job markets.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$11,314/yr

University at Buffalo4,4(48)

Buffalo, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Global Affairs

The Global Affairs programme at the University at Buffalo is a comprehensive MA degree designed for full-time study over eighteen months. This curriculum provides advanced insights into international institutions and modern global challenges, equipping students with the analytical tools required for high-level professional success.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$25,740/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Politics and Education

This Politics and Education program at Columbia University is an advanced degree program that prepares students for positions as policy leaders at the local, state and national levels, or to pursue advanced work in doctoral programs in education policy, political science, or public policy.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$38,358/yr

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

Prepare for a robust career in academia and research with the Master of Arts in Political Science in Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts. Students in this 30-credit master’s degree program study politics and the exercise of domestic and international power through a curriculum that delivers a broad education in the general field of political science.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$47,310/yr

University of Southern Mississippi4,5(6)

West Hattiesburg, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Political Science degree program at the University of Southern Mississippi is student-centered, and dedicated to studying the interaction of government, culture, and economics from both international and domestic perspectives.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$10,284/yr

California State University Chico3,9(7)

Chico, United States

Political Science

The Master of Arts in Political Science program from California State University Chico offers preparation for community college teaching, work in government and politics, and for the Ph.D. in political science, international relations, or public policy.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,436/yr

Virginia Tech4,5(19)

Blacksburg, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public and International Affairs

The Public and International Affairs program of Virginia Tech is an innovative double Master’s program, designed to offer students the opportunity to study, train, and network in two major centers of political activity, Washington D.C. and Brussels.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$32,622/yr

Binghamton University4,1(55)

Binghamton, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Philosophy - Social, Political, Ethical and Legal

The Binghamton University Department of Philosophy’s graduate program in Philosophy - Social, Political, Ethical and Legal offers students advanced coursework and individual research in classical, modern and contemporary social and political philosophy, as well as ethics and the philosophy of law.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,340/yr

University of Mississippi3,8(4)

Oxford, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Political Science

The M.A. degree in Political Science at the University of Mississippi provides students with an intensive study of the different fields, theories, and research methods in contemporary political science.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,820/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

Our Master of Arts in Political Science at Northeastern University provides training in the core scholarly areas of political science, such as American government, international relations, comparative politics, and public policy, plus signature concentrations in security studies, European studies, and Middle East studies.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$23,136/yr

University of California, Santa Barbara4,2(32)

Santa Barbara, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global Studies

Global Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to understanding globalization as a multidimensional, multi-level and historical process.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$14,430/yr

University of Manitoba4,2(106)

Winnipeg, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

Political Science from University of Manitoba consists of coursework, a research paper, two written comprehensive exams and an oral comprehensive exam. The thesis stream consists of coursework, a thesis and an oral examination.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$10,159/yr

Miami University4,6(11)

Oxford, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Master of Arts in Political Science at Miami University is designed to equip students with the analytical skills and substantive knowledge necessary for engaging in applied politics, public affairs, and public policy study.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$14,931/yr

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)

Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Political Science course from University of Nevada, Las Vegas may partially satisfy the requirements to teach college level political science courses at community colleges and through dual and concurrent enrollment programs.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

$26,658/yr

George Washington University4,2(39)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

International Affairs

The field of International Affairs addresses the key challenges and opportunities that affect the lives of billions of our fellow human beings. The International Affairs program is offered at George Washington University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$91,200/yr

Tufts University4,1(72)

Medford, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Cybersecurity and Public Policy

Demand for master’s-level cybersecurity professionals increased seven times over, and a recent study projected a further increase of 28% over the next decade. Prepare for a long and successful career with the Cybersecurity and Public Policy program from Tufts University.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year, 4 months$40,477/yr

Saint Louis University4,1(35)

Saint Louis, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Law and Political Science and Public Affairs Dual Degree

The Law and Political Science and Public Affairs Dual Degree at Saint Louis University allows students to obtain a legal education alongside in-depth training in analyzing systems of governance, political activities and behavior.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available