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Masters in Politics in USA

Study Politics Masters Programmes

Political Science is an academic field that focuses on the study of government, politics, and public policy. This involves analysing the distribution of power, the decision-making process, and the behaviour of individuals and groups within political systems. There are several subdisciplines within Political Science, including political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and public administration.

Graduates of a masters degree in Political Science will have a wide variety of career options available to them. These include political analyst, public affairs specialist, lobbyist, campaign manager, and government administrator.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to conduct original research and write a thesis. Modules you study might include:

  • Advanced Political Theory
  • Research Methods in Political Science
  • International Political Economy
  • Global Governance
  • Policy Implementation and Evaluation

Study in the USA

With over 1.1 million international students choosing the USA as their higher education destination each year, the country is one of the most popular study abroad destinations in the world. There are consistently many USA based universities and colleges ranked within the top 100 in the QS World University rankings, and it is not uncommon for the top 10 rankings to be dominated by American universities as well. As one of the biggest countries in the world, you will have many choices when it comes to deciding where you want to study abroad.

Masters in Politics in USA in 2024

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Political Science MSc, PhD

University of North Texas (UNT) United States

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