brassmonkey70

Hey guys, I was interested in the 2 year MA for Political Science at CEU. The university has been ranked between 24-32 in the world for politics over the past 3 years, but I can't seem to get much info on it as to what metrics are used and how they apply. I'm interested in theory, which they say is strong in the program (albeit with analytic Phil focus), and am focused on entering into a PhD in any theoretical field be it political theory, cultural anthropology, literature, geography, etc. 2 years with masters thesis also seems like a plus, as I'm weighing it against a high tier uni in the US that has offered me a 1 year non-thesis option. The school only has about 1,300 students, anyone have more info on the program, theory as a part of the program, or how it is acknowledged across the US/Western Europe?

Does anyone have any info about the Carnegie Mellon MA in Literary and Cultural Studies? The program seems really great by its faculty and material, but I'd be a bit nervous about the 1 year length in regards to applying to PhDs. Also the almost 30k tuition price tag and lack of thesis, yet they mention that they specialize in preparing students for their PhDs. I was accepted to a 2 year political theory program for 6k a year in Central Europe, wondering if that's the move..CMU is a dream school though, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.