Political science attempts to analyze and deconstruct government entities and the social structures that they influence. A strong component of the study involves understanding the political behavior of citizens and various philosophical and ethical issues.

Residents of South Sudan have the option to pursue higher education in either a university or a vocational school. Though there is a shortage of both institutions, several programs are in place to expand the current landscape of higher education in South Sudan.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.