Overview

The Government and Politics major at University of Maryland is primarily for students with a strong background and interest in statistics and data science.

Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in political science (or a related field) or careers that use quantitative research should consider the Bachelor of Science option in Government and Politics.

Key Features

There are five major components of the Government and Politics (B.S.) major: Benchmark courses, Foundational Course Requirement, Methods Requirement, GVPT Courses of Choice, and the Skills Requirements.

All major requirements must be taken under the regular grading method and must be completed with a grade of C- or higher. No course may be used to satisfy more than one major requirement.

Additionally, at least 12 upper-level GVPT credits (4 upper-level courses) for the major must be completed in-residence at UMD.

The Department of Government and Politics combines philosophical and scientific concerns in its overall program as well as in specific courses. It emphasizes such broad areas as political institutions, political development, policy analysis, social justice, political economy, conflict, and human rights.

These broad conceptual areas are integral components of study in the discipline. The areas are commonly referred to as American government and politics; comparative politics; international relations; political theory; political methodology, and public law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government

International Political Relations

The Study of Comparative Politics

The Politics of Global Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, 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.

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General requirements

Completed online application. As part of the online application you will be required to submit a(n):

Essay

Activities and awards list or resume

Nonrefundable application fee of $75

Two letters of recommendation are required: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.

Each high school you've attended must submit an official copy of your high school transcript(s) listing all courses you attempted/completed.

If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed.

Official standardized test scores (optional)

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

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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

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