Chestnut Hill,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science in Chestnut Hill United States | Boston College
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,820
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This two-year program consists of ten courses (30 credits total), with students selecting three classes each semester. Participants must complete at least one course in three out of the four Political Science disciplines: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Politics, and Political Theory.
Students may enroll in two courses outside their primary department. Program completion requires passing a comprehensive exam covering two subfields. Alternatively, those opting to write a thesis only need to complete eight courses and are exempt from the comprehensive exam. Another option is Advanced Directive Study (ADS), where students work with a faculty advisor to develop a substantial final paper based on previous seminar work, serving as an alternative to both the thesis and comprehensive exam.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must have a bachelor's degree and undergraduate course work in calculus, physics, biochemistry, biology and chemistry, including organic chemistry. Applicants whose native language is not English must achieve a TOEFL score of 600 or better (paper-based test), or 250 or better in (computer-based test).
Tuition
USD
29,820