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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
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
33 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
European Studies Public Policy Political Science View 13 other Masters in European Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
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
19536 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1184 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
19536 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1184 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
7689 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 466 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Harrisonburg
1050 - 1715 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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