Overview

The broad ranging and centuries-old study of political science has prepared individuals with community, national, and international civil aspirations. In this tradition, the University students can earn a respected Master of Arts in Political science while learning from scholar practitioners, many who are published authors and leaders in the discipline.

Graduate students also have the opportunity concentrate on popular topics that include American government theory and process, comparative politics, contemporary political institutions, defense and security policy, foreign policy analysis, international law, international organizations, legislative behavior, policy analysis, political philosophy, and regional and transnational organizations.

The curriculum at the university is facilitated entirely online. This unique feature allows motivated scholars the ability to balance a graduate education with their existing schedules. The program also emphasizes advanced critical-thinking, research and writing skills, which are universal and valuable in a variety of management or leadership capacities. Students learn from experienced instructors, many who are leaders in government, private industry and are actively involved in the national or international political systems.

Students also join the university's expansive network of lifelong learners and like-minded professionals. Many students are actively involved outside the online classroom through affiliated groups and organizations such as the Golden Key International Honour Society and online social communities.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning outcomes objectives, this degree seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of security management, graduates in this degree program will be able to:

Analyze the fundamental theories and philosophies of government, governance, economy, and civil society and apply them to contemporary political systems.
Evaluate the political elements of representative democracy and compare and contrast those elements with other political systems.
Assemble and evaluate the appropriate information and data used in the social, economic, foreign affairs, and security policy-making realm.
Assess the actors and processes involved in policymaking and evaluate policy implementation outcomes in various sectors to include the social, economic, foreign policy, and security policy domains.

Accreditation

American Public University is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Research Methods in Social Science
International Political Systems
Public Policy
Political Philosophy
The U.S. Presidency, Congress, & Bureaucracy
Diversity in American Politics
International Relations Theory
International Organizations
Strategic Geography and Geopolitics
Government and Security in Korea
Latin American Security Issues
Seminar in Middle East Politics and Security
International Law
Applied Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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First Monday of every month

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Fully structured
Continuous support with feedback on request
Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Charles Town, United States

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 70 other Masters in International Relations 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Student Admission Requirements

You will need a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
If you have a non-U.S. transcript, please view our international admissions page for more information.
You will be asked to submit a legible color copy of your valid government-issued photo ID. Military students, except Air Force, can submit a government issued JST transcript.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6300 USD / year

≈ 6300 USD / year
Out-of-State

6300 USD / year

≈ 6300 USD / year

Funding

International applicants are required to pay each course in full using a U.S. credit card or money order. The Automatic Debit Plan (ADP) payment option is available when used with a credit card drawn from a U.S. institution.

Suggestions for international students seeking financial assistance to fund their studies at APUS:

Contact their Ministry of Education – explore scholarship, grants or loan possibilities
Contact private lenders – companies or banks
Seek sponsorship from a personal investor

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