Study M.A. in Politics at The Catholic University of America – Globally Recruit in the USA, School of Arts and Sciences

What will I learn?

The M.A. in politics offers concentrations in Political Theory, World Politics, and American Government. Class sizes are small--generally under ten students per course--and feature traditional seminar-style environments and close working relationships with Politics Department faculty. A limited number of half-tuition merit scholarships are available on a competitive basis for highly qualified students.

The program is designed to be completed in two years of full-time study (three courses in each of the first three semesters, plus a tenth course in the spring of the second year along with the comprehensive examination). Students with prior graduate coursework, or who take a more ambitious course load, are often able to meet the program requirements in a year and a half. And students who work full time have the option to enroll in the MA program part-time (taking one or two classes per semester) our classes are generally scheduled in the evenings to facilitate this.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$52,190.00 per year
University Services Fee - 590
Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

CUA Campus

620 Michigan Ave., N.E.,

Chicago,

Washington,

20064, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for graduate programs who hold undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions of higher education must provide, as part of the application process, a degree equivalency evaluation from a reputable credentials evaluation service recognized by The University. This ensures that applications are given full consideration by University officials who may not be familiar with the education program of that specific institution.

Acceptable Test Scores

TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 550 Paper; 213 Computer.

IELTS - varies by program, generally around 6.5

Duolingo - 105

PTE - 58

Application deadlines: November 1- for Spring; July 1- for Fall.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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