Overview

Consistent with Hillsdale College’s mission and established liberal arts curriculum, the graduate school offers a Master of Arts in Government focused on the consideration and practice of those liberal arts that are required for truly just and excellent government.

The term "government" derives from the Latin word for pilot, helmsman, or one who directs the ship. A master of the art of government must know well the stars and the crew, the boat and its builders, and the feel of the tiller, the waves, and wind.

Without knowledge of the stars, the guiding and permanent principles of politics, even a skillful pilot is aimless, unable to steer a course between the sharp rocks of impractical doctrines and the cynical whirlpool of crass accommodation. Constitutional self-government requires such knowledge, which the School of Government offers to its students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Art of Rhetoric
Political Thought
Literature
American Politics
Statecraft

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Michigan City, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 295 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

Must have a completed undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
Official transcripts
Three letters of recommendation – At least one of the recommenders should be able to speak to your intellectual capabilities.
Complete application form
Writing Sample - Please submit a sample that showcases your best writing. The sample should demonstrate your ability to write a whole and cohesive argument within 10 pages or fewer.
Statement of Interest (letter of intent, not to exceed 500 words) - The statement of interest should explain why you want to study for our M.A. in Government.

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

24660 USD / year

≈ 24660 USD / year
Out-of-State

24660 USD / year

≈ 24660 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24660 USD / year

≈ 24660 USD / year

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.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Michigan City

Funding

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