Overview

About the Political Science at University of North Carolina Greensboro

Choice of electives: Students can specialize in American politics, law, international relations, comparative political systems, public policy, and administration.
Excellent and accessible faculty: Our graduating seniors regard our faculty as unusually strong in their subject materials, presentation styles, and accessibility outside of class.
Small class size: Our upper-level undergraduate classes average around 30 students.
Emphasis on research and writing: We believe that it is critical to develop strong research and writing skills for almost every career our graduates might pursue.

Student opportunities

Career experiences through internships:

Internships in local government, state agencies, and nonprofit community organizations
State legislative internships (Raleigh, N.C.; Richmond, Va.)
Campaigns and elections internship class offered every other fall
Internship programs in Washington, D.C.
Washington Summer Study Session, offered every other summer for three weeks in Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate research assistantships to work with individual faculty or with the Center for Legislative Studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics

The International System

Comparative Politics

Research Methods in Political Science

Judicial Process

Special Topics

Environmental Law and Policy

Natural Resources Law and Policy

Wildlife Law and Policy

Constitutional Law

Civil Liberties

Elections, Law, and the Courts

Women and the Law

International Law

Affairs Internship

Administrative Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 1407 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed International Admissions Application

A nonrefundable application fee of $65 USD

Essay/statement of purpose (optional but strongly encouraged)

Official English language proficiency score report

Official transcripts from each college/university attended

Official secondary education / high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English

For freshman applicants or transfer applicants with less than 24 credit hours, or where necessary

Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only)

Copy of valid F1 visa (photo/signature page only) – for transfer-in students coming from a U.S. institution only, or, copy of valid other visa types (ex: H4, E2, L2)

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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Tuition Fee

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International

21396 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10698 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

21396 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10698 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

4422 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2211 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Greensboro

1001 - 1540 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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