Program Overview

Integrated Master's Program in Applied Politics (M.A.)

Program Details

Integrated Master's Program in Applied Politics (M.A.)

Suffolk University Boston

2025/26

1 Semester 2 Semesters

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

English Language Requirements

• TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Duolingo 105, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 or
• Completion of Academic English level 6.

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (August)

• Program start date: 25 August 2025
• Program end date: 12 December 2025
  • Semester 1 fall: 25 August 2025 - 12 December 2025

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Program start date: 12 January 2026
• Program end date: 5 May 2026
  • Semester 1 spring: 12 January 2026 - 5 May 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: $18,680.00
• Approximate cost: $18,680.00
• Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Sample Classes

Semester 1

• CAS 700: Introduction to Graduate Studies* (3 Credit Units)
• POLS 747 or POLS 777: Seminar in Legislation and Lobbying OR Writing for Policy Professionals (3 Credit Units)
• POLS 724 POLS 755: Politics of Public Policy or Seminar Campaign and Elections (3 Credit Units)
• AE 065: Advanced Graduate Communication Across Disciplines (0 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 9 Credit Units

• *These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

Progression

Applied Politics (MAAP) Boston

• 3.0 GPA
• Placement option available
• Study abroad option available