MIT Political Science

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS  |  Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduates studying political science at MIT tend to have two things in common: they embrace the prospect of rigorous analysis and they are eager to get out into the world and have a measurable impact on human problems.

How MIT Political Science works.

Undergraduates have the opportunity to

• work closely with faculty—among the world's most influential political scientists—in a richly collaborative arena, sharing ideas and conducting consequential research.
• learn both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and grow adept at using them to identify solutions.
• write a thesis that relies on original research and rigorous analysis—and a support system that includes a faculty advisor, a second reader, and an academic advisor.
• reach across subfield boundaries, disciplines, industries, and international borders to develop productive solutions to authentic problems.

Engage in political science.

Undergraduate major
Undergraduate minor
Political Science concentration
Core fields of study
Course descriptions