MA in Politics in Waltham United States | Brandeis University

The Brandeis master's program in political science is an intensive one-year curriculum designed to equip students for careers in politics and policy or advanced academic pursuits. This program provides comprehensive instruction in various research methodologies, with specialized focus on qualitative approaches, political philosophy, and comparative analysis.

Through our rigorous admissions process, you'll engage deeply with the examination of political concepts, behaviors, systems, and procedures - forming a solid base for professional development or further academic research.

Our distinguished faculty comprises internationally recognized scholars specializing in diverse areas including political philosophy, modern U.S. government, terrorism studies, global institutions, and Middle Eastern political systems.

Participants enjoy the hallmark advantages of Brandeis: intimate class settings, personalized guidance from accomplished professors, a vibrant intellectual community, and proximity to Boston's unparalleled educational and cultural opportunities. The program also allows enrollment in courses at prestigious Boston-area institutions like Tufts, Boston College, and Boston University through the Graduate Consortium.