Master's in Political Science
• Master's degree in political science, dissertation path - in-depth research
The Master's degree in political science, dissertation pathway, offers training focused on the acquisition of theoretical and practical skills in research and political analysis, enabling you to experience a complete scientific research process and develop expertise in a particular field of political science.
• Master's degree in political science, dissertation-internship track
Focusing on the acquisition of theoretical and applied skills in research and political analysis, the Master's degree with dissertation and internship enables you to experience the research process while gaining practical experience through a short exploratory internship in a workplace related to your field of study.
• Master's in Public and International Affairs
The Master's in Public and International Affairs (MAPI) offers training focused on the acquisition of scientific and professional skills, equipping you for the job market through practice-oriented courses and an in-depth professional internship program, renowned for its diversified offering and high placement rate, from local to international.
- Fall and winter admission
- Limited enrolment
- Daytime classes
- Full-time and part-time
- 45 credits, including
30 for the thesis
27 for the supervised project
27 for the internship
Research (with thesis or supervised project)
For future political science researchers and educators. Under certain conditions, a fast-track master’s degree leading to a PhD is possible.
Public and International Affairs (with internship)
Opens doors to the job market. Three majors possible:
- Journalism and Political Communication
- Diplomacy and International Affairs
- Public Policy
Questions about this program?
For more information on our programs, please contact Martin Papillon (martin.papillon@umontreal.ca), Graduate Programs Manager.
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Job outlook for graduates in this discipline
The + of studying political science at the Université de Montréal!
- Professors whose work has won many awards and prizes
- Proven internship program
- Seminars in the different concentrations taught by professionals in the field
- Several research groups and chairs, a sign of the Department's dynamic approach.
- According to the firm QS, the Université de Montréal ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in political science.