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What part of your life is NOT influenced by politics or public policy?

Come engage our political science professors and students in this discussion through our courses and research. Blake Hall holds an exclusive spot near the Chancellor's residence hugging the edge of the hill and all are welcome to our corner of the campus. Use the links on this page to begin charting your future path in the private, public, or non-profit sector. We can create opportunities for you!

The primary distinction between the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of General Studies degree in Political Science is the foreign language requirement, which is part of the BA degree. Students must demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language through the fourth-semester level in one of three ways.

This may be done by: 1) Pass the proficiency examination in one foreign language, 2) Complete a fourth-semester level course in one foreign language, 3) Complete any foreign language course that has a fourth-semsester-level course as a prerequisite. Students whose native language is not English may be exempt from the foreign language requirement if they can show that the high school they attended taught in a language other than English. A requirement of the BGS degree is junior/senior concentration, an approved minor outside the major, or a second major or degree.-The junior/senior concentration requires a minimum of three upper-level courses (numbered 300 and above) totaling at least 9 credit hours in one department outside the major.-Requirements for the minor vary, but all must be at least 18 hours including 12 hours at the junior/senior level (numbered 300 and above). Nine of the junior/senior hours must be taken in residence at KU.-Students completing 2 or more majors or degrees are exempt from this requirement.

The department from University of Kansas encourages students to study for the B.A. rather than the B.G.S. The B.A. is preferred if you are interested in international affairs or comparative politics. Foreign language proficiency is important to these areas.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Contemporary Political Thought
Political Science Methods of Inquiry
Justice and Public Policy in Democratic Societies
Politics of Reproductive Policy
Politics of Identity
International Relations in Political Philosophy
International Human Rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide evidence of high school graduation with a curriculum that would prepare you for university studies in your home country

Credentials and Requirements by Country for Freshman Admission to the College of LIberal Arts and Sciences

Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;

Submit English proficiency test scores (dependent upon score level, scores are used to either determine English proficiency or to estimate students' placement in an appropriate level of ESL courses, as needed)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30177 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30177 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11298 USD / year

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Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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What part of your life is NOT influenced by politics or public policy?

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