MA in Political Science and International Relations — study plan
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies School of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Credit hours
- 45
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 18
- Degree
- master
The MA in Political Science and International Relations study plan at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies is an accredited master programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 45 credit hours across 18 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Courses (24 Credit Hours) 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POL610 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| POL611 | Research Methodologies in Political Science | 3 |
| POL612 | Seminar on Arabs and Political Science | 3 |
| POL613 | Comparative Politics Seminar | 3 |
| POL614 | International Relations Seminar | 3 |
| POL615 | Middle East Politics | 3 |
| POL617 | Advanced Topics in Research Methodology | 3 |
| POL618 | Critical Issues in Political Theory | 3 |
School Requirements (6 Credit Hours) 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOSH601 | Issues in Social Sciences and Humanities | 3 |
| Free Elective Course (from any DI program) Elective | 3 |
Program Elective Courses (choose 6 Credit Hours) 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POL620 | Issues in Political Sciences & International Relations Elective | 3 |
| POL622 | Mass Violence, State Failure and International Intervention Elective | 3 |
| POL625 | Politics and Society in the Arab Gulf Elective | 3 |
| POL626 | International Organizations Elective | 3 |
| POL627 | Theories of Democratic Governance Elective | 3 |
| POL628 | Foreign Policy Analysis Elective | 3 |
| POL629 | Political Economy of the Arab World Elective | 3 |
Master's Dissertation (9 Credit Hours) 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Dissertation (Thesis) | 9 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about MA in Political Science and International Relations
How many credit hours is MA in Political Science and International Relations at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies?
MA in Political Science and International Relations at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies requires completing 45 credit hours to graduate, spread across 18 courses.
How many years is MA in Political Science and International Relations at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies?
The study plan for MA in Political Science and International Relations spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does MA in Political Science and International Relations award?
MA in Political Science and International Relations at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies awards a Master's degree after completing 45 credit hours.