Overview

We study the history and structure of governments, political parties, interest groups, and social movements. Our students learn about what does happen in politics and how to think systematically about what would be just and fair. The Political Science major at Marquette University has five concentrations: politics, global politics, law and politics, political economy and economic policy, and American politics.

Follow your interest

Concentrate your studies in one of five major tracks: global politics (including international relations and domestic politics in countries around the planet); law and politics (ranging from the U.S. Constitution to international law); political economy and public policy (the relationship between business and politics in capitalist countries); American politics (for those who understand and/or have a career in American politics); and general politics.

Study government where it happens

Live, learn and work for a semester in the nation's capital at Marquette's Les Aspin Center for Government, located four blocks from the Capitol. Or learn about politics in Milwaukee by working in a representatives' local office, joining a campaign or working in the city or county government.

Learn from the best

Marquette is a great place to be a political science major: Our faculty win teaching awards and are leading scholars in the field. You'll learn from experts in many fields, including Latin America, Russia, China, international security, international law and human rights, development, political economy, Constitutional law, political philosophy, Congress and the presidency, elections and public opinion, and urban politics. Marquette's Department of Political Science has been ranked in the top 30 in the country.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics

Comparative Politics

Rhetoric and Composition

Growth of Western Civilization

Science and Nature Elective

Theology

Foreign Language

International Politics

Justice and Power

Literature Elective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

National: Applications for the Spring semester are reviewed on a rolling basis starting in October.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, 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.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

High School Transcripts

College and University Transcripts

Exams and Certificates

Evidence of English Language Ability

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

52070 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52070 USD / year

≈ 52070 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52070 USD / year

≈ 52070 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

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Overview

Follow your interest

Study government where it happens

Learn from the best

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Milwaukee

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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