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    Political Science (MA)

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    Durham, USMAIn-person2 years
    $101,586.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    13%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    13
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Political Science (MA) at Duke University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Durham, US. Tuition is $101,586.

    About the program

    Students pursue coursework in two fields such as Normative Political Theory & Philosophy, Political Behavior & Identities, Political Institutions, Political Economy, Political Methodology, or Security, Peace & Conflict. MA students work alongside PhD students in seminar courses with faculty mentorship on the thesis-writing process.

    Focus: both
    48 (QS) | 7 (US News)

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $26,182.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Political Science (MA) at Duke University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Political Science (MA) at Duke University is $101,586 across 30 required credits.
    Is Political Science (MA) at Duke University online or in-person?
    Political Science (MA) at Duke University is offered in-person.
    How long does Political Science (MA) at Duke University take to complete?
    Political Science (MA) at Duke University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    How competitive is Political Science (MA) at Duke University?
    Political Science (MA) at Duke University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 13%.
    How large is the Political Science (MA) at Duke University cohort?
    Political Science (MA) at Duke University typically enrolls around 13 students per cohort.