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The George Washington University - Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
MA in Political Science
- Washington, USA
- Online USA
MA
Full time, Part time
3 semesters
On-Campus
English
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.
University of Warsaw - Faculty of Political Science and International Studies
Graduate Program in Political Science
- Śródmieście, Poland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Graduate Program in Political Science is addressed to candidates who hold Bachelor’s degrees (undergraduate studies) from Poland or abroad. This is a full-time graduate Master’s program. The language of instruction is English. The courses within the program are both theoretical and practical (for example, “Political Communication”, based on simulations and games).
Universidad de Murcia
Master's Degree in Applied Political Analysis
- Murcia, Spain
Master
Full time
1 year
Blended
Spanish
The Official University Master's Degree in Applied Political Analysis is aimed at: Graduates and Graduates in Social, Legal and Economic Sciences. Other degrees will be considered, as long as the candidate's profile is appropriate to the contents of the Program. Professional profiles or those with political or public administration experience, whose professional career is deemed appropriate to the competencies of the degree, will also be considered.
American University
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Master of Arts in Political Science
- Washington, USA
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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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.
Emerson College
MA in Political Communication
- Boston, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
13 months
Blended
English
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.
University of Wroclaw
Master in Political Science
- Wrocław, Poland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Are you passionate about making an impact on politics, public administration, and social change? The Master's in Political Science at the University of Wroclaw provides students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to navigate today's complex political landscape. Whether you're launching your career or looking to enhance your expertise, this programme offers unique opportunities to specialise in various areas of political science and gain hands-on experience to propel you forward in your career.
Radboud University
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MSc in Political Science
- Nijmegen, Netherlands
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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Power shapes politics, but what shapes power in the 21st Century? The Radboud Master's programme in Political Science offers a unique opportunity for highly motivated students to prepare for a rewarding career in leading positions in the public and private sector. Within the Master's Political Science, you have a choice between seven Master's specialisations. Moreover, our Master's programme offers Dual Degree programmes with the American University in Washington, DC and with the University of Glasgow.
King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
MA in Political Economy
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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.
University College Dublin
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MSc Politics & Data Science
- Dublin, Ireland
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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The explosion of online and social media, the proliferation of digitized information, and improved electronic access to political decision-making processes provide new opportunities to study existing and emerging political processes in various democratic and non-democratic political regimes. The MSc Politics and Data Science is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills necessary to examine and understand politics in the digital age.
Atlantic International University Masters Programs
Master of Political Science
- Honolulu, USA
MSc
Distance Learning
English
The Master of Political Science (MS) program aims to help the student develop professionally in the field of research and analysis of political processes, with the rigor of the instruments offered by contemporary political science and, at the same time, the improvement of skills and abilities for the analysis of global political systems.
Ariel University
Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies and Political Science
- Ari'el, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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.
Bar-Ilan University
MA in Political Science, track: Middle Eastern Religion and Politics
- Ramat Gan, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
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.
Universitat de Barcelona
Master's Degree in Institutions and Political Economy
- Barcelona, Spain
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The master in Institutions and Political Economy (MIPE) is an interdisciplinary research program at the intersection of Political Science, Economics and Economic History, that offers advanced training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, and combines solid theoretical foundations with empirical applications and a deep understanding of current social science debates. MIPE is a collaborative project by three research groups based at University of Barcelona with a strong international reputation, focused in Comparative Politics (PI, Carles Boix), Political Economy (PI, Albert Solé-Ollé) and Economic History (PI, Alfonso Herranz-Loncán). These groups are the backbone of a vibrant network of Social Science research at UB and will give students access to a versatile group of faculty and researchers at the top of their fields. MIPE responds to the gradual convergence between the fields of Political Science, Political Economy and Economic History, both in research and policymaking. This convergence has been accompanied by a growing demand by social science postgraduate students of programs of interdisciplinary nature that overcome the limitations associated to the traditional boundaries between disciplines. MIPE addresses many of the most relevant Social Science debates. What is the relationship between political institutions and economic outcomes? What determines the distribution of material and political resources? What is at the root of social cooperation and conflict? Why are some countries and regions less egalitarian and prosperous than others? What are the sources of increasing political polarization? What are the main economic and political challenges in the face of global environmental crisis? It is only through a multidisciplinary approach to Social Science that we can properly address these questions, and it is MIPE's main mission to try to meet this need.
King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
MA Political and Strategic Communication
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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.
University of Milan
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Master's Degree in Economics and Political Science (EPS)
- Milan, Italy
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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The EPS master's programme entirely taught in English aims at providing its students with advanced and complete training in both economics and political science. Graduates will not only be endowed with high-level analytical and operational skills, but they will also be characterised by such an open and critical vision of economic, political and social issues, and such a cultural depth.
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