Political Science at The University of New Mexico uses both humanistic and scientific perspectives and skills to examine the United States, all countries and regions of the world, and international relations. Because of its breadth and diversity, political science is a very popular undergraduate major.
Political Science, B.A.
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- 48 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee928 USD/creditTuition Fee928 USD/creditTuition Fee
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Overview
Career
Political Science at The University of New Mexico majors qualify for many different careers in private and public sector organizations, including careers in business, the law, state, local and federal government, journalism, international organizations and finance, political campaigns, interest groups and associations, and pre-college and college teaching.
Political science majors acquire skills in writing, communications, and analysis that are critical to a liberal arts education. A liberal arts education prepares students to think independently, with tolerance for others and concern for current affairs. Today, students can reasonably expect to change jobs and even to have more than one career. An undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences is excellent preparation for flexibility in employment.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Political World
- Accelerated Composition
- Composition I
- Composition II
- Enhanced Composition
- Freshman Academic Choice
- American Politics
- Public Policy and Administration
- Composition III
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
68The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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520The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
A minimum of 26 credit hours; 23 credit hours must be in courses acceptable toward graduation.
A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all work.
- Transfer students must have a 2.0 transfer GPA.
- Continuing UNM students must have a 2.00 institutional GPA.
Demonstrated academic achievement by satisfying the following:
- Completion of the University Speaking and Writing Core.
- Completion of the University Mathematics Core.
- Completion of the University Foreign Language Core.
Completion of Department of Political Science admission coursework with grades of "C" or better
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
928 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 928 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
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928 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 928 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State Applies to you
269 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 269 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Albuquerque
- 870 - 1360 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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