MA in Political Science in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire

Earning an M.A. in political science equips you with critical analysis skills to examine government systems, political processes, and policy development in contemporary society. Specialize in American, comparative, or global politics, or customize your academic path to align with your career goals. Our diverse faculty brings expertise across multiple domains including electoral systems, environmental policy, global governance, culinary politics, democratic transitions, activism, and identity studies. You'll master project design methodologies, research techniques, and data analysis using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Graduates emerge ready for professional opportunities or further academic pursuits.

UNH's Political Science Department delivers a comprehensive Master of Arts program focusing on international relations along with American and comparative government studies. This degree prepares learners for careers in public administration, nonprofit leadership, campaign management, education, research, or doctoral studies. The curriculum allows personalized course selection while maintaining core competencies in global and domestic political systems, analytical methods, and research methodologies. Our professors actively teach and conduct research across international affairs, comparative government, U.S. politics, and political theory.