Overview
About this Degree
The Master of Arts in Political Science program at James Madison University 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. When students complete the political science program, they should have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant subfields of political science that pertain to their area of concentration in the program.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the processes that shape politics and policies and the complex interrelationships of political, economic, cultural and ideological interests that influence them in their concentration area.
- Expertise in contemporary policy issues in political science in their concentration area including international security, immigration, human rights, environmental protection, welfare provision, health and human services, and information technology and their underlying political philosophies.
- Analytic and language skills, the ability to express themselves in written and verbal form, the ability to formulate and execute a final in-depth project or apply their learning and skills in a practical situation, and broad intercultural competence.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Political Institutions of the European Union
- Policy-Making Processes and Lobbying in the European Union
- Comparative European Politics
- The Transatlantic Relationship and the Challenges of Globalization
- The EU: Contemporary Issues and Controversies
- Policy Analysis and the European Union
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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International Students: Apply several months prior to the application deadline for your program, ideally 6-12 months in advance.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Political Science View 317 other Masters in Political Science in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal statement
- Statement of language proficiency
- Statement of policy interest
- Curriculum vitae or professional resume
- Two current letters of recommendation from professors, employers, and other professionals qualified to judge the applicant's ability to complete graduate studies.
- Applicants must either (a) upload a writing sample (within the online application) that showcases their ability to carry out academic and/or policy-relevant research or (b) submit official GRE scores (institution code 5392).
Tuition Fee
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International
42603 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1291 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
42603 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1291 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
18513 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 561 USD per credit during 12 months.
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Scholarships Information
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