Overview

The core courses address various topics in American or comparative political systems and institutions, international conflict and civil war, repression and foreign policy.

Besides a Political Science degree, Binghamton University students can pursue concentrations in politics and law or global and international affairs.

Internships, research opportunities and more

The department has formal ties with three internship programs: the SUNY Brockport Washington Program, the New York Assembly Session Internship and the New York State Senate Undergraduate Sessions Assistant Program. Students have interned in places such as the Binghamton offices of U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer; the Binghamton office of New York State Sen. Thomas Libous; the Broome County District Attorney’s office; offices of the Democratic and Republican parties; several county executives' offices across the state; private law firms; and political campaigns at the local, state and national level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Politics

World Politics

American Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 1414 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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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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General requirements

Submit Your Transcript
Complete the Test-Optional Form
Submit One Teacher/Counselor Recommendation
Demonstrate English Proficiency
Submit Financial Support Documents

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

28970 USD / year

≈ 28970 USD / year
Out-of-State

28970 USD / year

≈ 28970 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Binghamton

United States

910 - 1984 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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Internships, research opportunities and more

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Binghamton

Funding

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