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Political Science - Public Affairs

University of Alabama Huntsville
Tuition USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline 2001-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Huntsville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Political Science - Public Affairs at University of Alabama Huntsville 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 - Public Affairs 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  4. Location: Huntersville, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Political Science - Public Affairs programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Federalism & Intergov Relation\', \'Regional Studies\', \'Law, Courts & Public Policy\', \'Decison-making Forgn & Sec Ply\', \'American Foreign Policy\', \'National Security Strgy & Ply\', \'Issues In Security Policy\', \'Special Topics In Political Sc\', \'Public Personnel Adminis\', \'Budgetary Process\', \'Spec Topics In Public Affairs\', \'Publ Values/publ Policy\', \'Internship In Government\', \'Directed Readings & Research\', "Master\'s Thesis"]

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).

  • Have a minimum grade-point average of B (3.0) on the undergraduate record, and
  • Have a minimum total score of\xc2\xa0300 on\xc2\xa0the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a minimum score of 3.0 on the analytical writing portion. For the English, Nursing, and Public Affairs programs, applicants must have a minimum total score of 410 on the MAT.
  • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Alabama Huntsville 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 University of Alabama Huntsville

    University of Alabama Huntsville logo

    University of Alabama Huntsville

    Huntsville, United States

    The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public research university in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the University of Alabama System and is classified among "R2: High...

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2001-06-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-15
    • Language English