Program Overview
The Public Affairs at University of Alabama Huntsville 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Huntersville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Affairs 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
- The American Polity
- The Public Policy Process
- Public Management Professions
- Methodological Issues/Public Policy
- Capstone
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).
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and be recommended for approval by the Political Science department\'s graduate committee prior to admission to the program. Applicants will be considered for admission with the following minimal requirements:- Completion of requirements for an undergraduate degree program from an accredited institution
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- GRE score of 300 (combined verbal and quantitative) and 3.0 (analytical) or MAT score of 410
English Language Ability for International Students
International students are expected to provide English testing scores that meet the following results:- A minimum TOEFL (code 1854) score of 550 (paper-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 80 (Internet-based with all sub-scores at a minimum of 18); or a minimal IELTS score with a minimum 6.0 overall bandwidth.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
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- Language English
- Duration 24 months