Accelerated BA/MA in Applied Politics or Global Public Policy

If you plan to work in government or public service, you might consider putting your career on the fast track by earning a graduate degree, too. And you can earn a dual bachelor’s/master’s degree in just five years through Suffolk’s accelerated program.

You can apply to this dual-degree & program in your junior year at Suffolk, during the spring semester, and take your first graduate course the following fall. You can take two graduate-level courses in your senior year (one during the fall semester and one during the spring semester) and then complete your graduate studies in a fifth full-time year, saving both time and tuition.

Your graduate courses will enhance the knowledge and skills you gain as an undergraduate and help you get real-world experience with a professional internship.

Admission & Degree Requirements

This program is designed to provide an accelerated path for undergraduate students in the Political Science & Legal Studies department to obtain a Master’s degree in Applied Politics (MAAP) or Global Public Policy (MAGPP) quickly and at a reduced cost. Students benefit from the experience of a smooth transition from undergraduate to graduate study in a familiar environment; many will be able to continue research with faculty mentors.

Requirements to Apply

To apply for this program, students must:

• Have a declared major of political science, law, or international relations
• Be in junior class standing
• Hold an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Hold a major GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Complete a minimum of four undergraduate Political Science & Legal Studies courses
• Receive a faculty nomination and a second recommendation (for more information, see below)