The Department of Political Science offers M.A. degrees in Political Science (POSC) and International Affairs (INAF). Students in both programs are required to take a comprehensive exam in two fields, generally in their last semester of the program. Students can also pursue an M.A.-J.D. dual degree in Political Science and Law or in International Affairs and Law. Through this combined program, students can receive both the J.D. and M.A. degrees in only four years. Additional dual degree programs are available with the College of Communications and the College of Business Administration. Undergraduate students at Marquette University can also pursue a five year B.A./M.A. Accelerated Degree degree in political science and International Affairs. 

Why Marquette?

Political Science (POSC) M.A. and International Affairs (INAF) M.A. Program Outcomes 

• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the central concepts and theories in their fields of study in political science appropriate for the end of their first year in the program.
• Graduating students will be able to design a research project on a research question in the student’s fields of study.
• Graduating students will be able to write papers reporting research findings in an appropriately professional manner.

Graduate Resources

• Graduate Degree Requirements (includes information on coursework and the comprehensive exam)
• Financial Aid
• Graduate Resources

Additional Information

Please visit the Graduate FAQ page and the Graduate Application Requirements and Procedures page for more information on our program and the application process.