Overview

The Institute for Politics and Strategy seeks to train the next generation of political scientists who can examine and understand domestic and international government institutions and processes in the twenty-first century’s continuously changing global political structure. War has been a constant in our students’ lives, and that unfortunately does not look like it will change soon. Coupled with an increasingly global society, international relations and politics are extremely important for preparing students to analyze and manage uncertainty and transformation in many pursuits and places.

The Institute for Politics and Strategy (IPS) from Carnegie Mellon University seeks to train the next generation of political scientists who can examine and understand domestic and international government institutions and processes in the twenty-first century’s continuously changing global political structure. War has been a constant in our students’ lives, and that unfortunately does not look like it will change soon. But what is changing is the political landscape of war – from wars between nations to non-state actors like ISIS and Boko Haram. Coupled with an increasingly global society, international relations and politics are extremely important for preparing students to analyze and manage uncertainty and transformation in many pursuits and places.

Careers

The fourth goal is to prepare students to enter the policy world (should they choose to do so) with a deserved sense of self-efficacy, accompanied by professional skills. Students are required to complete a summer internship in a related field between the first and second year of the program. The internship will allow students to synthesize the program’s studies in the context of practical and hands-on experiential learning opportunities. IPS has dedicated staff to support students in all aspects of the internship process.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regression Analysis for Political Science

Thesis Proposal Tutorial

Qualitative Methods in Social Science Research

International Security Graduate Seminar

American Politics Graduate Seminar

Comparative Political Institutions Graduate Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

186 alternative credits

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Political Science View 235 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: $55

Statement of Purpose (500-1000 words)

Diversity Essay (500-1000 words)

Optional Written Essay

Optional Video Essay

Résumé/Curriculum Vita

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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