Program Overview
The Political Science-American Politics at California State University Northridge is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 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 social sciences. 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 Political Science-American Politics 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science-American Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar in Political Theory
- Seminar in Methodology
- Seminar in International Relations
- Seminar in Comparative Politics
- Seminar in American Politics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.25 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Northridge 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 California State University Northridge
California State University Northridge
United States
California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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