MA Government and Public Policy at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Government and Public Policy is earned in one of four subfields: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Public Administration and Policy. The program enhances your skills as a student in the School of Government & Public Policy, where training and mentorship are a priority. The M.A. advances your knowledge, preparing you to teach, conduct research and offer further contributions to the field.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

A combination of the following core classes: POL600: Theories of Policy Making, 3 units POL620: Intro. to American Politics, 3 units POL640: Intro to Comparative Politics, 3 units POL660: Intro to International Relations, 3 units POL680: Research Design, 3 units POL681: Quant Methods I, 3 units POL682: Quant Methods II, 3 units POL683: Quant Methods III, 3 units Minimum GPA in.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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