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Tuition USD 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2001-05-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Herzliya, Israel
Language English

Program Overview

The Government at IDC Herzliya is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Government programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Herzliya, Israel

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Government programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Four Courses from the Following8 credit hours
  2. Advanced Theories and Approaches to Politics
  3. Conflict Resolution
  4. Diplomacy & Conflict in the Era of Globalization
  5. Economic & Social Policy
  6. The American Presidency
  7. US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
  8. International Political Economy
  9. Political Leadership
  10. Political Psychology
  11. Political Thought
  12. Public Administration & Policy
  13. Building Strong Nations
  14. Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
  15. The Political System of Israel

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Required Grades


  • M.A. Program with Thesis: Candidates for admission must have completed a B.A. degree in Social Sciences with a minimum average grade of 88.
  • M.A. Program in Government with Specialization in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Studies require a B.A. degree in Social Sciences with a minimum average grade of 80.
  • M.A. Program in Government with Specialization in Diplomacy and Conflict Studies require a B.A. degree in Social Sciences with a minimum average grade of 80.
  • A student who decides to transfer from a regular specialization to the thesis track must achieve a minimum grade of 88 at the end of the first year of studies. Student will have to pay $750 USD.

Admission Requirements

  • Students who do not have a B.A. degree in any of the fields listed above are expected to take eight hours of prerequisite courses, in consultation with the head of their specialization.
  • Please note that these courses must be completed by the end of the\xc2\xa0
  • first semester.
  • Pre-requisite courses will be offered during the summer prior to the beginning of the academic year and at set times throughout the week of the first semester. The specific prerequisite course requirements will be decided by the admissions committee.

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English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: USD 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact IDC Herzliya directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About IDC Herzliya

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IDC Herzliya

Herzliya, Israel

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-05-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months