Program Overview
The Politics at The New School is a MA programme in Humanities 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 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 Politics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China 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 7
- Tuition: USD 2,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 2,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Politics 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
- Black Lives Matter and the Democratic Necessity of Social Movements
- Demagogues and Dictators in Democracy
- Democracy and Antidemocratic Politics in the United States
- Global Political Ecology
- Global Political Economy
- Great Transformations
- Political Economy of Development
- Postcolonial and Feminist Theories of International Relations
- Radical Democracy
- Themes from Marx
- Truth, Deception, Politics, and Media
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application
Complete the online application.
- Application Fee
A nonrefundable $50 application fee paid as part of the online application.
- Transcripts
- Recommendation
- Letters
- Personal Essays, Writing Sample, and Résumé
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 2,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 2,100 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The New School 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 New School
The New School
Manhattan, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
