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Master of Arts in Development Studies

Friedensau Adventist University

Germany

Public Policy, International Relations, Social Sciences

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Development Studies is an interdisciplinary study program that prepares students for a career in international social management. It allows students to specialize in professional career options such as professional employment as experts in international social management, development cooperation, disaster response and humanitarian aid, planning, management, etc.

English

2 Years

Short Track MA in International Management and Global Governance

Academy for Cultural Diplomacy - Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies

Germany

Business Administration, Public Policy, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

The MA in International Management and Global Governance is a 3 semesters program offered by the Furtwangen University in partnership with the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy. The program consists of 90 ECTS credits in total and has a duration of two Study semesters, a Professional Development Training Program, designed individually for each student and a thesis to be written during the 3rd semester and to be submitted towards the completion of the program.

English

1 Year 6 Months

Master in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Witten/Herdecke University (UW/H)

Germany

Economics, Philosophy, Political Science

Master's Degree

The Master programme Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Witten/Herdecke University in Germany offers cutting-edge education at the intersection of the social sciences and philosophy. Unlike other Master programmes in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, the focus in Witten (Germany) is on the sound academic analysis of real-life problems in an increasingly interconnected world. It addresses the challenges of the 21st century in a globalized ...

English

2 Years

International Master of Arts in Sociology of Law

Oñati International Institute For The Sociology Of Law

Spain

International Relations, Law, Sociology

Master of Arts (MA)

A double degree in Sociology of Law and in Sustainable Development (the UNIVERSITY OF MILAN and UPV/EHU - Oñati IISL)

Master of Arts in International Studies

Università degli Studi Roma Tre - Dipartimento di Scienze Sociali

Italy

Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) is a two-year programme (120 ECTS) taught in English which provides students the opportunity to study with an interdisciplinary approach and in an international environment. Our IS curriculum is conceived to offer students the necessary instruments of analysis and understanding of contemporary global dynamics.

English

2 Years

Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural, Social, and Political Thought

University of Lethbridge

Canada

Philosophy, Political Science, Social Sciences

Doctor of Education (EdD)

The Cultural, Social, and Political Thought major in the Ph.D. program is interdisciplinary in nature. It is based on a cohort learning model that fosters an environment of interdisciplinary engagement and exchange, research, peer mentoring, and collaboration.

English

4 Years

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Yukon University

Canada

Organizational Leadership, Public Policy, Public Administration

Master's Degree

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is tailored for busy public and non-profit managers who seek to enhance their credentials and broaden their horizons. The UAS MPA program comes to you where you live and work in Alaska and the Yukon Territory, and is delivered through live classes streamed over various internet technologies (anywhere students have access to high speed Internet connection). The program combines the relationships and structure of the traditional classroom with the accessibility of a distance delivered program to create a stable, supportive, and high quality education.

English

M.A. in Conflict Studies

Saint Paul University

Canada

Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences

Master of Arts (MA)

The focus of the program is on the ethnic and religious identity distinctions that characterize many deep-rooted conflicts. The program explores the meaning of and generates processes for reconciliation, healing, and structural change. It combines a social science orientation common to Conflict Studies programs with a philosophical, ethical, and theological orientation. The field of specialization is ethnic and religious dimensions of conflict in Canada.

English, French

2 Years

International Masters for Health Leadership

McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management

Canada

Business Administration, International Relations, Health Administration, Public Health

Master's Degree

Developing management and leadership skills for health care around the globe, the International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) began in 2006 as part of the quest to become a world leader in health care management and leadership education. Beyond the Master of Management degree, this program enrolls experienced working professionals in all areas of health care and includes students from more than 15 countries each year. The program is delivered in three synchronous (live) online modules, a 2-week module in the UK, a final 2-week in-person module in Montreal, an online Managerial Exchange and a non-thesis master’s degree paper.

English

1 Year 6 Months

Master of Public Administration

Dalhousie University

Canada

Organizational Leadership, Public Policy, Public Administration

Master's Degree

Dalhousie University is a U15 Canadian Research Institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Canada’s beautiful East Coast. Our Faculty of Management, home to Dalhousie's Master of Public Administration program, boasts a reputation for developing private sector, public sector and civil society leaders who manage with integrity and make things happen. Starting each September, our comprehensive two-year full-time program (part-time also available) seeks to equip students with the management skills tailored for public service organizations. Moreover, it fosters a deep understanding of governmental structures, processes, and policies, encompassing not only government bodies but also public agencies and policy groups operating within the public sector. Combined with a paid summer internship and dedicated professional development courses, our graduates are prepared to make a real difference in the lives of those they serve.

English

2 Years

Bachelor - Political Science Major

Hiram College

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Social Sciences

Bachelor's Degree

Do you want to go beyond the standard political ideologies to explore a trans-partisan perspective on politics? Learn how to leave your political leanings behind so you can thoughtfully consider and explore the documents and textual materials that make up much of our human history.

English

Bachelor in International Studies

Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies - Indiana University

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations

Bachelor's Degree

As an international studies major at HLS, you’ll get the best of both worlds—a broad, interdisciplinary approach to global and international issues, as well as the opportunity to select both a thematic concentration and a regional focus.

English

4 Years

Bachelor in International Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison International Division

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations

Bachelor's Degree

The International Studies Major is an interdisciplinary program with areas of specialization in Global Security, Politics and Policy in the Global Economy, and Culture in an Age of Globalization. Students select one of these three tracks for specialization.

English

Major in Political Science

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

United States of America (USA)

International Relations, Social Sciences, Law, Political Science, Public Policy

Bachelor's Degree

USAO’s political science program combines courses in public administration, public policy, American government, comparative government, international relations, and political theory to analyze the ideology and practice of political systems as well as political behavior. Through the study of political science, students develop superior critical-thinking and communication skills as well as an insightful understanding of history, culture, and current events.

English

Major in POLITICAL SCIENCE

Xavier University College of Arts and Sciences

United States of America (USA)

International Relations, Social Sciences, Law, Political Science, Public Policy

Bachelor's Degree

Political Science encompasses the study of political theories, processes and institutions alongside the practice of government and politics. Xavier's program is structured to give students a systematic view of the major fields of political science, including American government, comparative government, political theory and international relations. The program also provides students the opportunity to examine particular topics in depth through elective courses, as well as the chance to engage politics directly by participating in one of our department's political internship programs or engaging in a faculty-mentored undergraduate research project of their own.

English

Bachelor of Science - EARTH SCIENCE AND POLICY

The Pennsylvania State University Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences

United States of America (USA)

Environmental Science, Public Policy, Sustainability

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Build the economic, political, and social knowledge you need to make a difference in addressing environmental problems through the Earth Science and Policy program.

English

Bachelor of Art - Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies

Hood College

United States of America (USA)

History, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Cultural Heritage, International Relations

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies major is a multidisciplinary program unique for a liberal arts college. It focuses on history, culture, language and political thought.

English

Political Science, Bachelor

Beloit College

United States of America (USA)

International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Science, Public Policy

Bachelor's Degree

At Beloit, political science students bring their unique experiences to classes ranging from classical justice, women and politics in Africa, and environmental politics to race and ethnicity in America, comparative health policy, and human rights.

English

BS in Transnational Geographies

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire College of Arts and Sciences

United States of America (USA)

International Relations

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's transnational geographies bachelor's degree is intended for those who are interested in cultural difference, social justice, ethnographic field research, working abroad, or for those who desire strong preparation for graduate programs in human/cultural geography or anthropology.

English

B.A. In Political Science

The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Most of the political science coursework required for the major is the same for B.A. and B.S. students, but the major for the B.S. includes a political science research component. The major for the B.S. also requires a set of mathematics/statistics courses, while the major for the B.A. does not. The B.A. degree with a major in political science offers an option for an on-campus or an online program of study. See Requirements in this section of the Catalog. Learning Outcomes Graduates will: possess a basic understanding of American and world politics, be able to apply a theoretical approach in political science to understand American or world politics, have effective written and oral communication skills, and be able to conceptualize problems and apply analytical tools to solve them.

English

963 Best Political Science Degree Programs for 2025

Master of Arts in Development Studies

Short Track MA in International Management and Global Governance

Master in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

International Master of Arts in Sociology of Law

Master of Arts in International Studies

Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural, Social, and Political Thought

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

M.A. in Conflict Studies

International Masters for Health Leadership

Master of Public Administration

Bachelor - Political Science Major

Bachelor in International Studies

Bachelor in International Studies

Major in Political Science

Major in POLITICAL SCIENCE

Bachelor of Science - EARTH SCIENCE AND POLICY

Bachelor of Art - Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies

Political Science, Bachelor

BS in Transnational Geographies

B.A. In Political Science

Political Science