Program Overview

The Master's program in Political Science at UMass Amherst provides a comprehensive cross-disciplinary education in six subfields: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, Public Policy, and Public Law. Emphasizing diverse research methodologies and career preparation, it is available to students pursuing advanced study in Political Science and related areas. The program offers collaborative opportunities through the Five College Consortium and facilitates student-faculty research on a wide range of political topics.