Programme Key Pointsline
Programme Highlightsline
Expert-Led Governance Training
Learn from seasoned faculty in government and international organisations to build strategic planning and management skills for political and public administration.
Practical Policy Application
Apply political theory through policy labs, simulations, and case studies that mirror real-world decision-making and policy evaluation.
Research & Data Proficiency
Develop strong skills in data analysis, research methods, and statistics to conduct rigorous, high-impact political science research.
Programme Overviewline
Stride University’s online Master of Arts in Political Science is an 18-months long interdisciplinary programme that delivers executive-level competence in political analysis, research design, and policy evaluation. The curriculum thoroughly prepares graduates to understand the complex influence of politics on global economies and electoral systems.
With a clear emphasis on strategic leadership and applied policy skills, students are primed to assume impactful roles in public administration, political consulting, and governmental or non-governmental organisations immediately upon graduation.
PROGRAMME SPECIFICS
- Title of the Qualification/Award: Master of Arts in Political Science
- Modules: 12
- Delivery Mode: 100% Online
This course lays emphasis on developing logical reasoning, ethical leadership, and practical policy analysis, and ensures graduates are ready to navigate and influence the political landscape with insight and vision.
Programme Learning Outcomes
After completing the programme, students are able to gain understanding about:
- Executive Strategy & Management: Analyze and synthesise the political and policy environment with business management practices in order to create the efficient organisational and systemic change in the government or NGOs.
- Advanced Research & Analysis: Deepen skills in data analysis, research methods, and use of statistics to carry out influential political science research.
- Ethical Governance & Theory: Investigate both the historical and recent concepts of political philosophy and theory to help resolve the ethical and normative aspects of governance.
- Constitutional Insight & Societal Impact: Study the interrelation of class, race, and politics in the formation of policies, at the same time, imparting the detailed understanding of the constitutionally-based rights and freedoms.
- Policy Formulation & Global View: Study the processes of public policy formation, implementation, and evaluation, and also, look at the American foreign policy to understand the global perspective of decision-making.
Syllabus
Modules: 12 | Credit Score: 36
- Comparative Politics
- International Politics
- American Political Processes
- Data Analysis and Statistics for Political Science Research
- Political Theory
- Economics and Public Policy
- Political Philosophy
- Policy Formation and Implementation
- Constitutional Rights and Liberties
- American Foreign Policy
- Class, Race and Politics in America
- Contemporary Political Process & Trends
Master of Arts in Political Science
Eligibility
- Provide a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Upload an updated resume highlighting your academic and professional background.
- Submit an official transcript of your undergraduate degree in a relevant field, with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Include certified translated copy for any documents not originally in English.
Career Opportunities
Completing the M.A in Political Science degree prepares graduates for high-level leadership, research, and policy roles in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Top Profiles:
