The objective of the MSS in Government and Politics program is to provide students with advanced knowledge in Government and Politics. The curriculum will focus on both general nature of politics and the workings of the government.

Entry requirements:

The entry requirement for the MSS in Government and Politics program is a BSS Pass degree or any other equivalent level of education.

Admission:

Admission into the MSS in Government & Politics program is on a competitive basis. Candidates are selected for admission on the basis of past academic records, written tests, and/or a viva examination.

A student with a 4-year Bachelor's degree will have to complete 36 credit hours (12 courses) to graduate; a student with a 3-year Bachelor's degree will have to complete 48 credit hours (16 courses), while a student with a 2-year Bachelor's degree (pass course) will have to complete 66 credit hours (22 courses) to graduate. A student without Political Science as a subject of combination at the Bachelor's level (pass course) will have to take another 9 credit hours (3 courses) to compensate. Besides, the students who have passed Master's Preliminary Examination in Political Science will have to complete 48 credit hours (16 courses). Students have the option to replace 6 credit hours (2 courses) with a thesis.