Overview

The program is flexible, designed to provide students with the opportunity to tailor coursework, research experience and experiential learning to their particular interests, and to pursue an additional major or minor.

The program prepares students for a wide range of careers, as well as graduate study in psychology and related fields, such as law, business or education.

Students who wish to pursue a BA in Political Science, at the University at Buffalo, may choose one of six concentrations: General; Advanced; American Politics and Public Affairs; Comparative Politics; International Politics; or Public Law.

Program Learning Outcomes

Scholarship in three of the following four fields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations or public law

Writing skills to intellectually communicate their ideas and research findings about political topics

The analytical skills necessary to think critically about political, social and economic behavior

An understanding of their role as an engaged citizen in a democratic political system

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Enduring Issues in Political Science

American Politics

Comparative Politics

Empirical Political Science

Game Theory and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 1469 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic materials

English proficiency

SAT / ACT

Personal essay

Recommendation letters

Special Major Requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

27670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13835 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

27670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13835 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3535 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Buffalo

920 - 1560 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.

Available Scholarships

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