Program Overview
The Government at Harvard University is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered Online. 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 United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Government programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The proseminar
- Five government courses
- One government seminar
- One statistics course *
- One seminar or writing-intensive elective
- A master\x92s thesis
- Fall- or spring-semester course that meets only on campus.*
- Course that combines weekly online classes over a semester with an intensive weekend on campus.
- Three- or seven-week summer course that meets only on campus.*
- Three-week January session course that meets only on campus.*
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- American Government\x97A New Perspective
- International Conflict and Cooperation
- Introduction to Political Science Research Methods
- Cyberpolitics
- The Politics of Citizenship and Naturalization
- Preventive Measures: International Peace and Security Challenges
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To begin the admission process, you complete:
- Proseminar: Research Methods and Scholarly Writing in the Social Sciences
- To register, you must pass the critical reading and writing skills test or earn a B or higher in the relevant expository writing course.
- You need to earn the minimum grade of B in a maximum of two registration attempts. The proseminar cannot be more than two years old at the time of application.
- One government course
- One government course or elective
You need to have an undergraduate degree to begin taking degree-applicable courses. The admission courses must be 4-credit, graduate-level courses. You complete all admission courses with a grade of B or higher, without letting your overall Harvard cumulative GPA dip below 3.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 32,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Harvard University 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 Harvard University
Harvard University
Cambridge, United States
Harvard University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2021-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English