Overview

UTSA’s Political Science Program

The Political Science program of The University of Texas at San Antonio encompasses a broad range of subjects like American politics, international relations, political philosophy and law. You can also choose an optional concentration in Social Studies. Concentrations are declared after you’ve been admitted and have met with your academic advisor.

In this program, you’ll explore how individuals exercise power in group settings and the institutions, rules and processes that are put in place to promote civilian cooperation. You’ll learn about democracy and other forms of government, styles of leadership, the ideas of Plato, Machiavelli, Hobbes and Locke, the influence of non-governmental organizations in world politics, the formation of public opinion, Constitutional law, and the developing role of social media in politics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science

Designing Research in Political Science

Quantitative Methods in Political Science

Seminar in Political Science

Global Politics

Political Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma

Meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements

Submit an application on ApplyTexas or Common App

Pay a non-refundable $70 application fee

Submit all official (English-translated) transcripts to UTSA

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27598 USD / year

≈ 27598 USD / year
Out-of-State

27598 USD / year

≈ 27598 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11448 USD / year

≈ 11448 USD / year

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Overview

UTSA’s Political Science Program

Careers in Political Science

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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