Earn a Master’s Degree to Serve The Common Good and Lead For A Better Tomorrow
The Master of Arts Program in Political Science is designed to prepare students for careers in the public and private sectors, and for further work at the doctoral level. With a student/faculty ratio of nearly 2 to 1, students receive the individual attention they expect and deserve, and the guidance needed to pursue their professional goals. The program prepares students for a variety of roles related to government relations, legislative affairs, advocacy, research, consulting, education, nonprofit organizations, and federal, state, or local government. Students in the program gain analytical and research skills, alongside a specialized focus from one of our three concentrations:
- American Government
- Environmental Politics & Policy Analysis
- International Relations/Comparative Politics
As the only stand-alone master’s degree in Political Science within the UNC system, we focus on developing the skills and knowledge students need to pursue their chosen careers. Each student in consultation with the program director develops a program of study that meets their unique interests and career aspirations. A political science bachelor's degree is not a requirement for the program. We encourage you to schedule a zoom or on-campus meeting to learn more about our program and meet with some of our faculty and students.