Program Overview
The Political Science at The American University in Cairo is a MA programme in Social Sciences, 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Egypt and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,213 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 542 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Political Science Methods
- Comparative Theory
- Regime Change and Democratization
- Comparative Politics and the Middle East
- Comparative Theory
- Scope and Method of Developmental Analysis
- International Political Economy
- Scope and Method of Developmental Analysis
- Practicum: Internship or Research
- Project Seminar
- Skills in Development Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission
- The applicant for admission to the master\xc2\x92s program should have an acceptable bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in political science or in a closely related social science (preferably with a minor in political science), and a grade-point average of at least 3.00 (an overall grade of gayyid giddan for graduates from Egyptian universities). Applicants with deficiencies in their preparation may be required to take appropriate courses at the undergraduate level.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,213 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 542 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,213 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 542 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The American University in Cairo 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 The American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo
Main campus in New Cairo, Egypt
The American University in Cairo (AUC; Arabic: الجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة, romanized: al-Jāmi‘a al-’Amrīkiyya bi-l-Qāhira) is a private research university in New Cairo, Egypt. The university...
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