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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 22,696 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Huntersville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Political Science - Public Affairs programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'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:
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).
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
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
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