Overview

Key Features

Since the first principles of American constitutionalism and subsequent developments in the American political tradition have been informed by the great works of Western political thought, students ought also to understand the critical elements of Western political thought, both classical and modern.

There are no required courses for the M.A. in Politics program at Hillsdale College. However, students will be held to account in their thesis defense or comprehensive examination for how well they have mastered the concepts described in the aims of the M.A. program (above). Students should choose their coursework with this in mind.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

U.S. Constitution

American Political Thought

Classical Political Philosophy

American Foreign Policy

Modern Political Philosophy I: Social Contract Theory, or Modern Political Philosophy II: Idealism, Historicism, Nihilism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Michigan City, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 290 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all institutions where undergraduate and graduate work has been undertaken. These should be sent directly from the undergraduate and graduate institutions; secure electronic copies accepted.

Official score report from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), taken within the last five years and sent directly from the testing agency. Electronic copies are accepted. The code for Hillsdale College is 1295.

Three letters of recommendation. These should be requested from within the online application to enable verifiable, electronic submission.

A sample of written work-academic writing preferred.

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

26780 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26780 USD / year

≈ 26780 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

26780 USD / year

≈ 26780 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition: $1,470 per credit

Living costs

Michigan City

United States

978 - 1583 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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