Master of Arts in Political Science (2 years)
Program level :
Graduate (Master’s) Degree awarded:
MA Official title:
Master of Arts in Political Science Host unit(s):
Department of Political Science Type of degree:
CEU Program accreditation:
Program accredited in Hungary Program length :
2 years Program URL(s):
Master of Arts in Political Science Head(s)/Director(s):
Dorothee Bohle Tuition fees and fellowship information:
CEU application details:
Start of the program :
September Program Description:
The two-year program specifically addresses the needs of students who have a three-year study background in political science (or a related discipline) and would like to gain comprehensive knowledge about contemporary political theory and European politics as well as different research methodologies and empirical skills necessary for the practice of political science. Student have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in fields such as comparative politics, political economy, political communication or political theory.
Specializations
The department offers MA students a variety of courses by means of which certificates can be obtained:
• Certificate in Social and Political Theory
• Certificate in Comparative Politics
• Certificate in Political Economy
• Certificate in Political Communication
• Certificate in Electoral Politics
• Certificate in Political Research Methodology and Social Analysis
• Certificate in Comparative European Politics
• Certificate in Post-communist Politics
Sample Courses for the Master’s Programs
Comparative European Politics (Anton Pelinka); Revolution and the State (Andras Bozoki); Political Economy of Post-communist Transformation (Dorothee Bohle); Political Communication (Gabor Toka); Topics and Methods in Comparative Politics (Maurizio Cotta); Parties and Party Systems (Zsolt Enyedi); Biotechnology and Social Policy (Judit Sandor); Politics of Central Asia (Matteo Fumagalli)
Entry Requirements for the Master’s Programs All applicants must meet the General CEU Admissions Requirements and submit:
• a 100-word statement of purpose describing the reason(s) why they are applying to the program
• a short (approximately 500 words) exposition of an issue or problem in political science in which they are interested
• samples of previous writings and/or a list of scholarly publications and relevant research experience (as applicable). Note that these materials will not be kept, commented on or returned by the department.
Applicants must also take a 45-minute Test of Writing Ability under examination conditions. Successful applicants typically hold a first degree in political science, economics, sociology, history or law (other degrees are also given consideration).