In the Master of Arts in Political Science program, students develop a foundation of academic study in their field of interest. MA students take courses alongside doctoral students and are exposed to the same material, with courses as varied as Japanese Politics, Race and Crime, U.S. Space Policy, and Constitutional Law. In addition to coursework, students participate in scholarly debates in their chosen field and hone statistical research techniques.

The MA in Political Science at AU’s School of Public Affairs prepares you to compete and lead in the political arena—on Capitol Hill, in political campaigns, and in non-profits, think tanks, or consulting firms. You’ll build your expertise in campaign management, public affairs advocacy, and analysis of the political process.

In today’s world, strategic communication professionals are crucial for tackling the challenges faced by governmental, nonprofit, political, and advocacy organizations at local and global levels. Emerson College’s on-campus MA in Political Communication immerses you in politics from day one, teaching you to create and implement impactful political, social advocacy, and public diplomacy campaigns. Housed in the School of Communication's Department of Communication Studies, our program features faculty who are experienced speechwriters, content creators, and crisis managers, with backgrounds in local elections, US presidential campaigns, and global advocacy efforts. With a rich legacy as the first Department of Communication in the US, our students are deeply committed to politics and social justice, viewing communication as a vital tool for driving change in public opinion and policy.

The Political Economy MA is a broad-based multidisciplinary course that will develop your critical understanding of the UK and global political and economic institutions. You will also acquire the theoretical and empirical skills necessary to engage with contemporary domestic and world affairs at an advanced level.

The Department of Middle Eastern Studies – Political Science at Ariel University offers a unique MA degree that combines Middle Eastern Studies and Political Science. Ariel University’s MA Program in Middle Eastern Studies and Political Science is proud of its faculty which is comprised of top scholars in the field and its dynamic and diverse participants who have come from all corners of the world to explore their shared passion for the Middle East and all its fascinating components: political, religious, ethnic and national diversity, the status of women, and countless more. Discussions and topics are student-driven and pulled from classic and contemporary issues and are as varied as they are fascinating, all while advancing research objectives.

Since the turn of the millennium religious ideas and identities have increasingly shaped national and international politics, especially in the Middle East. This online MA program – led by Prof. Jonathan Fox, one of the world’s foremost experts in the field – provides a unique platform for understanding the role of religion in contemporary politics. We explore the potential of religions to unite and divide societies, to exacerbate conflict, or provide frameworks for peace. Whether you are planning a career in academia, policy research, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or the clergy, or whether you simply have a passion to understand the social forces that shape our world, this program is for you. This two-year, online MA program will provide you with a deep academic grounding in religious and Middle Eastern politics as well as in general political science. The program is taught entirely in English by leading experts. There are approximately six hours of online teaching each week, and the program is open to students anywhere in the world. We consider both religious politics and Middle Eastern politics important topics of study within political science. This program uniquely combines these topics, which include a broad survey of Middle Eastern politics as well as religious politics both in the Middle East and outside of the Middle East. At the same time, we provide courses that cover basic political science theory and methodology. Thus, while this course of study has a unique focus, it will also provide a broad foundation in the general discipline of political science. Bar-Ilan University’s Political Science Department is uniquely situated to provide this course of study. Its faculty is part of a 40+ year tradition of expertise and excellence in religious and Middle Eastern politics and includes world-class researchers and instructors on these topics. The department is also home to premier research centers and projects, which focus on these issues. These include the Religion and State Project, the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, the Middle East’s premier national security think tank, and the Argov Center for the Study of Israel and the Jewish People. Read more about this degree in this article.

The MA in Political and Strategic Communication plays a key role in today’s increasingly turbulent world. The first decades of the 21st century witnessed an unprecedented pace of change across many domains, including politics, society, economics and technology.

The International Political Economy MA will give you an in-depth knowledge of the political and economic forces that are transforming our world. You will explore at an advanced level the main theories and issues concerning the interaction of governments, business and other societal actors within different regions and across the globe. It is one of the most international courses in its field in the UK, currently attracting students from over 30 countries, offering you a rich diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

The global economy is reshaping all aspects of society. This affects policy, the environment and social inequalities. Studying our MA will give you innovative perspectives on these transformations and the power struggles underlying them.

The aim of the program in MA in Social Policy is to train social policy professionals who, with their acquired theoretical and methodological knowledge, are able to participate in the formulation of policies in the field of societal and social policy, contribute to the operation of the service system, to represent social interests and to theoretical research, research and development of social and social policy education. They are ready to continue their studies in doctoral programs.

The one-year MA Program in Political Science offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum in theory and research methods in contemporary political science. US standards in research and teaching are combined with the varied requirements of an international student body. The program is aimed at students who have graduated from a four-year BA degree.

The MA in Politics is a broad-based programme, offering students a good grounding in the discipline of political science. This MA gives students the opportunity to engage with core theories, concepts, issues and debates in politics. Students may tailor their programme to their own interests by their choice of optional modules and dissertations, from Irish politics and European politics to political theory and comparative politics, which build on the strengths of the school's research.

The degree program in Political Science and International relations offers a flexible and applied degree that is designed to train the next generation of political scientists as well as provide a solid generalist degree to prepare students in a variety of professions. It also provides excellent training for future graduate study.

Explore the theory, practice, and discipline of international relations in an age of increasing challenges and crises. Gain a critical understanding of the theory and practice of international relations. MA International Relations and Global Crises explores the political, cultural, social, and economic crises facing the world today.

Taught exclusively in Florence, Italy, the Master of Arts in political science program focuses on comparative and international politics. This program is designed to directly engage students in comparative and international politics via studies abroad and practical experience.