Master of Arts in Political Science
Program level :
Graduate (Master’s) Degree awarded:
MA Official title:
Master of Arts in Political Science Host unit(s):
Department of Political Science Type of degree:
CEU Program accreditation:
Program approved and registered by the New York State Education Department and also accredited in Hungary Program length :
1 year (10 months) Program URL(s):
Master of Arts in Political Science Head(s)/Director(s):
Dorothee Bohle Tuition fees and fellowship information:
CEU application details:
Start of the program :
September Program Description:
The program offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum in theory and research methods of contemporary political science. Specializations include a variety of fields such as: politics and economics of democratization in a comparative perspective; political culture; international development;comparative and European politics; current issues in the theory and practice of constitutional democracy; political theory; political sociology and political economy. US standards in research and teaching are harmonized with the diverse needs of an international student body.
Specializations
The department offers MA students a variety of courses by means of which certificates can be obtained:
• Certificate in Social and Political Theory
• Certificate in Comparative Politics
• Certificate in Political Economy
• Certificate in Political Communication
• Certificate in Electoral Politics
• Certificate in Political Research Methodology and Social Analysis
• Certificate in Comparative European Politics
• Certificate in Post-communist Politics
Sample Courses for the Master’s Programs
Comparative European Politics (Anton Pelinka); Revolution and the State (Andras Bozoki); Political Economy of Post-communist Transformation (Dorothee Bohle); Political Communication (Gabor Toka); Topics and Methods in Comparative Politics (Maurizio Cotta); Parties and Party Systems (Zsolt Enyedi); Biotechnology and Social Policy (Judit Sandor); Politics of Central Asia (Matteo Fumagalli)
Entry Requirements for the Master’s Programs All applicants must meet the General CEU Admissions Requirements and submit:
• a 100-word statement of purpose describing the reason(s) why they are applying to the program
• a short (approximately 500 words) exposition of an issue or problem in political science in which
they are interested
• samples of previous writings and/or a list of scholarly publications and relevant research experience (as applicable). Note that these materials will not be kept, commented on or returned by the department.
Applicants must also take a 45-minute Test of Writing Ability under examination conditions. Successful applicants typically hold a first degree in political science, economics, sociology, history or law (other degrees are also given consideration).