Political Science

1.2k Master's degrees in Political Science

Aalborg University3,8(539)

Aalborg, Denmark Top 2% in Worldwide

Chinese Area Studies

The Chinese Area Studies programme of Aalborg University (Aalborg Campus) provides a broad understanding of Chinese society, history and culture, economic and political development

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$17,972/yr

California State University Chico3,9(7)

Chico, United States

Political Science

The Master of Arts in Political Science program from California State University Chico offers preparation for community college teaching, work in government and politics, and for the Ph.D. in political science, international relations, or public policy.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,436/yr

Virginia Tech4,5(19)

Blacksburg, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public and International Affairs

The Public and International Affairs program of Virginia Tech is an innovative double Master’s program, designed to offer students the opportunity to study, train, and network in two major centers of political activity, Washington D.C. and Brussels.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$32,622/yr

Binghamton University4,1(55)

Binghamton, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Philosophy - Social, Political, Ethical and Legal

The Binghamton University Department of Philosophy’s graduate program in Philosophy - Social, Political, Ethical and Legal offers students advanced coursework and individual research in classical, modern and contemporary social and political philosophy, as well as ethics and the philosophy of law.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,340/yr

The University of Manchester4,0(95)

Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Political Science - Democracy and Elections (Standard Route)

The University of Manchester offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science - Democracy and Elections (Standard Route), designed for full-time study over one year. This programme provides an in-depth exploration of political systems, governance, and electoral processes, equipping students with essential analytical skills for careers in various sectors.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$37,996/yr

University of Mississippi3,8(4)

Oxford, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Political Science

The M.A. degree in Political Science at the University of Mississippi provides students with an intensive study of the different fields, theories, and research methods in contemporary political science.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,820/yr

Philip University in Marburg4,4(14)

Marburg an der Lahn, Germany Top 3% in Worldwide

International Political Economy

International Political Economy from Philip University in Marburg is interdisciplinary and internationally aligned.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Climate Change - Science, Society and Policy

The Climate Futures - Science, Society and Politics course at University of Leeds will provide you with a holistic understanding of the climate crisis, delivering the scientific, social and political approaches you’ll need to respond creatively and effectively to the unprecedented, complex and dynamic challenges of a changing climate.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Fulda University of Applied Sciences4,2(44)

Fulda, Germany

Human Rights Studies in Politics, Law and Society

The Human Rights Studies in Politics, Law and Society programme from Fulda University of Applied Sciences qualifies graduates in social sciences, cultural studies, political science, business, communication and law or philosophy with a special interest in human rights for professional careers as experts in human rights issues.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid4,1(130)

Madrid, Spain Top 3% in Worldwide

Geopolitics and Strategic Studies

The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid’s Master in Geopolitics and Strategic Studies is an official qualification with an academic and interdisciplinary orientation aimed at training specialists to understand and analyze the main trends, conflicts and challenges of contemporary world politics and international relations from a spatial, critical and integrative approach.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$13,707/yr

University of St Andrews4,4(21)

Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Terrorism and Political Violence - Online

Terrorism and Political Violence - Online from University of St Andrews is a part-time online course that seeks to develop in students a critical understanding of the concept of terrorism and political violence within the context of a multidisciplinary approach to security studies.

M.Litt. Part-time Online

2 years$40,696/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

Our Master of Arts in Political Science at Northeastern University provides training in the core scholarly areas of political science, such as American government, international relations, comparative politics, and public policy, plus signature concentrations in security studies, European studies, and Middle East studies.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$23,136/yr

UCL4,1(123)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Humanitarian Policy and Practice

This Humanitarian Policy and Practice MSc from University College London (UCL) will equip you with the analytical and evaluative skills to enable you to interpret and analyse complex humanitarian situations, while reflecting on humanitarian policies and practices in the past and present.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$49,530/yr

SOAS University of London4,1(41)

Online Top 4% in Worldwide

Global Diplomacy (Online)

This Global Diplomacy (Online) programme from SOAS University of London is an opportunity to learn about the key concepts of diplomacy and the institutional development of diplomatic relations.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$16,284/yr

University of Stirling4,2(72)

Stirling, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

International Conflict and Cooperation

Throughout the International Conflict and Cooperation MSc course from University of Stirling, you’ll have the chance to address a variety of challenges facing states and international organisations today. Interact with policymakers and potential employers on the study trip to Brussels or Geneva.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$32,975/yr

University of California, Santa Barbara4,2(32)

Santa Barbara, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Global Studies

Global Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to understanding globalization as a multidimensional, multi-level and historical process.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$14,430/yr

Waseda University4,3(12)

Tokyo, Japan Top 3% in Worldwide

Political Science

The degree in Political Science at Waseda University promotes the scientific understanding of politics. A pervasive feature of human existence, politics entails both cooperation and conflict—in our local communities, in domestic and international environments, and on a global scale.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$3,958/yr

University of Manitoba4,2(106)

Winnipeg, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

Political Science from University of Manitoba consists of coursework, a research paper, two written comprehensive exams and an oral comprehensive exam. The thesis stream consists of coursework, a thesis and an oral examination.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$10,159/yr

Miami University4,6(11)

Oxford, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Master of Arts in Political Science at Miami University is designed to equip students with the analytical skills and substantive knowledge necessary for engaging in applied politics, public affairs, and public policy study.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$14,931/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Global Environmental Politics and Policy

This interdisciplinary Master's programme in Global Environmental Politics and Policy at Birkbeck, University of London in environment and politics combines critical social theory and detailed empirical analyses to explore contemporary global environmental politics and policy.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$27,601/yr