Master of Arts - Political Science

Master of Arts in Political Science serves as as a foundation for work in a doctoral program or as preparation for a career in government, a nonprofit organization, or the private sector.

With decades of outstanding scholarship, Northeastern's MA students have gone on to pursue a wide range of opportunities. Many have used the degree as a foundation for doctoral work, taking advantage of the opportunity offered by our master’s program to take higher-level research courses with doctorate-level students. Others have utilized the degree as an academic foundation to a career in government, including work at the federal, state, and local level, as well as work in international development or relations.