Overview

The Politics program from Catholic University of America is designed to be completed in two years of full-time study (three courses in each of the first three semesters, plus a tenth course in the spring of the second year along with the comprehensive examination).

Students with prior graduate coursework, or who take a more ambitious course load, are often able to meet the program requirements in a year and a half. And students who work full time have the option to enroll in the MA program part-time (taking one or two classes per semester); our classes are generally scheduled in the evenings to facilitate this.

Careers

Graduates of our program frequently pursue careers in public service, politics, and education--or advance in careers they had already begun in these areas. Several of our MA students have also continued their education in Ph.D. programs, either at CUA or at other nationally renowned universities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

For the master's degree, a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework is required. A 3.0 grade point average or better must be maintained. American Government and Political Theory students must take POL 651 and 652 (Political Theory I and Political Theory II).
World Politics students may concentrate in either International Relations or Comparative Politics, and they must take POL 606 and 607
Students who concentrate in American Government are required to complete POL 625. Students who select Political Theory or World Politics as their fields of concentration must take at least six hours in the other fields offered by the department.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.
Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.
Demonstrate English language proficiency
Submit confirmation of financial support
Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts
Receive your admission packet with visa information
Secondary School Report
Official/Attested Copy of Transcripts

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

38400 USD / year

≈ 38400 USD / year
Out-of-State

38400 USD / year

≈ 38400 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

38400 USD / year

≈ 38400 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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Living costs

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