Overview

The Political Science MA program from Georgia State University offers a choice of four concentrations: General Political Science, American Politics, International and Comparative Politics, and Public Law.

Key Facts

This program is geared towards students who want a deep foundation in the current scholarship of political science. It can be taken as a terminal degree for someone seeking a career in government, politics, law, or a related field, or it can be taken as the first step to a doctorate. Unlike our online degrees, this M.A. focuses more on developing a student’s independent research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics
Comparative Politics
International Politics
State Politics
Campaign Organization and Management
Interbranch Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 295 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Graduate Application Form

Acceptable GRE scores

Two letters of recommendation from persons who can authoritatively comment on your academic abilities

Transcripts from all graduate and/or undergraduate institutions attended

Statement of your research interests and how GSU’s Political Science Department will help you meet your career and educational goals

Writing sample

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

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 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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