Overview

The Government and Politics and Law dual degree at St. John's University allows students to earn both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Arts in a condensed timeframe. This integrated pathway is designed for ambitious scholars who wish to master the complexities of legal systems alongside the dynamics of political governance.

Candidates must navigate a rigorous admission process, applying independently to both the School of Law and the Graduate Division of St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The curriculum is carefully structured so that students focus exclusively on legal studies during their first year before integrating political science coursework into their subsequent years of study.

To ensure academic breadth and efficiency, the university allows for the cross-application of credits between the two disciplines.

Why Government and Politics and Law at St. John's University?

Studying at the Queens Campus provides students with proximity to one of the world's most significant legal and political hubs. The programme is overseen by a dedicated committee that ensures the course of study meets the high standards of both the School of Law and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This dual expertise prepares students for high-level roles that require a sophisticated grasp of both statutory frameworks and political theory.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1640 per credit
National fee: USD 1640 per credit
Local fee: USD 1640 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The dual degree requires a minimum of 108 credit hours. Modules may include:

Government and Politics
Law School Curriculum
Thesis Research
Comprehensive Examination

Careers with Government and Politics and Law

Graduates are exceptionally well-positioned to advise and represent various agencies on legal issues and disputes at local, state, and federal levels. The combination of a Juris Doctor and a Master of Arts makes individuals highly competitive for roles within government departments, regulatory bodies, and international organisations.

Common career paths include serving as legal counsel for public institutions, policy analysts, or advocates within the judicial system. With the legal profession projected to grow steadily, those with specialised knowledge in government and politics possess a distinct advantage in the employment market.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Recommended deadlines. Graduate programs use rolling admission: qualified applications reviewed and accepted as space allows until semester start.

Language

English

Credits

108 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies Political Science View 287 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official university and post-secondary transcripts, plus degree conferrals/diplomas

The Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS examination scores.

For expedited foreign transcript evaluation service at a discounted rate you may complete a SpanTran Foreign Transcript Evaluation Application Form.

All documents received by the university become the property of the university and cannot be returned to the student

If you have only one copy of your official document and are able to visit our Welcome Center in person, we will be happy to make a copy of the original and return the official copy to you immediately.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

59040 USD / year

≈ 59040 USD / year
Out-of-State

59040 USD / year

≈ 59040 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

59040 USD / year

≈ 59040 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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