Overview

The Institute for Politics and Strategy seeks to train the next generation of political scientists who can examine and understand domestic and international government institutions and processes in the twenty-first century’s continuously changing global political structure. War has been a constant in our students’ lives, and that unfortunately does not look like it will change soon. Coupled with an increasingly global society, international relations and politics are extremely important for preparing students to analyze and manage uncertainty and transformation in many pursuits and places.

The Institute for Politics and Strategy (IPS) from Carnegie Mellon University seeks to train the next generation of political scientists who can examine and understand domestic and international government institutions and processes in the twenty-first century’s continuously changing global political structure. War has been a constant in our students’ lives, and that unfortunately does not look like it will change soon. But what is changing is the political landscape of war – from wars between nations to non-state actors like ISIS and Boko Haram. Coupled with an increasingly global society, international relations and politics are extremely important for preparing students to analyze and manage uncertainty and transformation in many pursuits and places.

Careers

The fourth goal is to prepare students to enter the policy world (should they choose to do so) with a deserved sense of self-efficacy, accompanied by professional skills. Students are required to complete a summer internship in a related field between the first and second year of the program. The internship will allow students to synthesize the program’s studies in the context of practical and hands-on experiential learning opportunities. IPS has dedicated staff to support students in all aspects of the internship process.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regression Analysis for Political Science

Thesis Proposal Tutorial

Qualitative Methods in Social Science Research

International Security Graduate Seminar

American Politics Graduate Seminar

Comparative Political Institutions Graduate Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Credits

186 alternative credits

Carnegie Mellon courses are measured in units rather than credits or credit hours

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Political Science View 319 other Masters in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: $55

Statement of Purpose (500-1000 words)

Diversity Essay (500-1000 words)

Optional Written Essay

Optional Video Essay

Résumé/Curriculum Vita

Transcripts

Tuition Fee

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International

50000 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 50000 USD per year during 24 months.
National

50000 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 50000 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

50000 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 50000 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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