Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public Policy – Middle East Affairs
Study Middle East Policy and Diplomacy from a Global Perspective with Our M.A.P.P. in Middle East Affairs
You can help shape the future of our nation and the world with Liberty University’s online Master of Arts in Public Policy (M.A.P.P.) – Middle East Affairs degree. Through Liberty’s master’s in public policy – Middle Eastern studies program, you can become prepared to shape policy effectively in the administrative, legislative, and political spheres. As an accredited online Christian college, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview, meaning that you will receive a quality education that can teach you how to integrate your faith into your professional life. With a master’s in public policy and Middle Eastern studies from Liberty University, you can develop the tools to impact the world – both now and for eternity.
Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts in Public Policy – Middle East Affairs, is designed to help prepare you to enter the constantly changing political and social culture of the Middle East. You can gain the versatile skills, understanding, and ethics necessary to work in government and international policy.
What Will You Study in the Online MA in Public Policy – Middle East Affairs?
As a pioneer of distance learning since 1985, Liberty University has worked hard to make our online public policy – Middle Eastern studies master’s programs flexible. With no set login times and 100% online, our public policy graduate programs are designed to fit into your schedule, so you don’t have to choose between continuing your education and your family or current job.
At Liberty, our professors have real-world experience in their field, which enables them to teach you practical skills you can use to further your career. They also facilitate engaging online learning communities, allowing you to ask questions and study from the experiences of your classmates. Our professors care about you as an individual and will do all they can to help you achieve your educational goals.
In your public policy and middle eastern studies online classes, you will study topics like:
- Middle Eastern law and policy
- U.S. Middle East foreign policy
- International law, policy, and politics
- Leadership, statesmanship, and governance
What Career Can You Pursue with a M.A.P.P. in Middle Eastern Studies?
- Diplomat
- Foreign services officer
- International relief worker
- Military officer
Benefits of Our Online Master of Public Policy
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Master of Arts in Public Policy: Middle East Affairs degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course).
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year and no set login times.
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC