Master's in Political Science

Tulane University is a prestigious private research institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1834, the university has a rich history of academic excellence and a commitment to public service. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Tulane provides students with a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating educational experience. At Tulane University, innovation and interdisciplinary learning are central to its academic approach. With world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, the university fosters an environment of intellectual curiosity and exploration. Tulane's dedication to community engagement and social responsibility is evident in its emphasis on public service and impactful research initiatives. Whether pursuing studies in liberal arts, business, sciences, law, or healthcare, students at Tulane University are prepared to become well-rounded, compassionate leaders who contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world.

The MA in Political Science is not available for external admission. Only students admitted to the PhD program in Political Science may pursue the MA in Political Science. Political science has a rich history at Tulane, which is where the American Political Science Association was founded in 1903. Today, our MA program prepares students to ask innovative questions, conduct independent research, and become effective teachers. In training students, we emphasize the importance of mastering methodology and research design and using those tools to analyze how political phenomena develop around the world. Our faculty has broad expertise – the department consists of scholars who study domestic and international politics, in relation to the United States and the countries of Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. The substantive concerns that motivate the research of our faculty and students consist of the politics of inclusion and exclusion; the consequences of inequality; obstacles to sustainable development; international trade, cooperation, and conflict; the protection of human rights; and the foundations of durable authoritarianism. Those thematic research foci intersect in multiple ways and jointly contribute to informing our understanding of some of the most pressing global concerns of our times. The department is methodologically diverse and inclusive of different approaches to the study of politics.