Masters Degree Study Departments
Master’s degree in Political Science
The Master of Arts focuses on one of the subjects of specialization in political science: Public Administration and Public Policy, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Thought.
The School of Political Science has a wide variety of Master of Arts programs, including one-year non-thesis programs, structured programs that offer a profession, and research programs in which emphasis is placed on students’ independent work with the assistance of thesis advisors, and training for further research and practical activity. Studies in the program are experiential and enriched with study tours and other activities. The School of Political Science also grants research students scholarships according to its regulations.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science or other related field – with a grade point average 85 for a thesis track and meeting additional conditions in accordance with the department’s requirements. For the non-research track – a grade point average in accordance with the department’s requirements.
Candidates with a Bachelor of Arts who have not studied political science or a related field, are required to complete supplementary studies in accordance with the department’s requirements.
Special programs – non-research track (MA in one-year, additional study programs) – meeting the program’s admission requirements as specified on the department website.
There are three departments in the School of Political Science, offering a wide range of programs: The Department of Government and Political Thought, the Department of International Relations, and the Department of Public Administration and Policy.
There are also two international programs conducted in English in the School of Political Science: The Program of Diplomacy Studies and the Program of National Security Studies
There are also one-year Master of Arts programs in political science, including: Democracy Studies, Politics of the Middle East, Administration and Entrepreneurship in Local Government, Executive Program in Public Administration and Policy, Program for Negotiation and Decision Making, The Program for Defense Studies and Maritime Strategy.
Special study programs (two years) offering a profession:
Internal and Public Auditing, “ATIDIM” – Future Cadets for Local Government
Study tracks for a Master of Arts in one of the Political Science departments, which offer a choice of courses and are taught on two tracks: Track A – with a final research paper (thesis), Track B – with a final project or a final exam (non-research).
For more information, please visit the various departments’ websites
Employment options upon graduation: A Master of Arts sharpens students’ knowledge in one of the three Political Science disciplines: International Relations, Public administration, and Government and Political Thought. Master of Arts students engage in research and are exposed to additional fields of knowledge that enable them to establish contacts with various bodies involved in the field. As a result, a degree in political science can create opportunities to become Members of Knesset, diplomats, politicians, mayors and local council heads, Ministry of Defense employees, Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees, journalists, members of the media, educators, and researchers. In addition, the degree opens doors to international organizations whose work includes analyzing political systems. Some of the study programs include job placements at the end of studies or grant a specialization certificate that enables employment in the field of study.