Overview

During the Political Science program of Virginia Tech students may specialize their curriculum by selecting from degree options in legal studies, national security, and political theory.

The legal studies option focuses on U.S. and international law as well as the roles of lawyers and judges in society.

The national security option examines current and future threats to individual, national, and global security.

The political theory option considers difficult questions of law, justice, freedom, and equality through the study of ancient to contemporary political philosophy.

Career Options

Policy Analyst

Attorney

Teacher/Professor

Policy Staff Adviser

Research Analyst

Governmental or NonGovernmental Organization Staffer at Local, State, National, Regional, and/or International Levels

Intelligence Analyst

Diplomat

Military Officer

Journalist/Political Correspondent

Consultant

Civil Servant

Campaign Staffer

Advocate/Activist/Organizer

Lobbyist

Governmental Relations Staffer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nations and Nationalities

United States Government and Politics

Comparative Government and Politics

International Studies and Political Science

Political Theory

Geography of Global Conflict

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, United States

Disciplines

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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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission

Application fee

Self-Report of the Academic Record (SRAR). This will include all coursework completed in high school

Grades (level of performance)

SAT and/or ACT test scores. Virginia Tech does not require the SAT for international applicants.

International students whose native language is not English must document proficiency in the English language by submitting either an IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35408 USD / year

≈ 35408 USD / year
Out-of-State

35408 USD / year

≈ 35408 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13548 USD / year

≈ 13548 USD / year

Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Blacksburg

Funding

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