Overview

Key features

Students in this field study the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship, the uses and abuses of power, and America’s relations with other nations. As you learn the art of analysis and argumentation, you will gain a deeper understanding of the political process. Students of the Political Science program at the University of Utah will complete courses in American government, international relations, public policy, and political theory. After graduation, students are prepared to work at any level of government; because political science students also have strong critical thinking skills and social awareness, they are well-prepared to pursue a variety of allied careers or graduate programs. The Political Science program has four emphasis areas:

Community Involvement and Nonprofit Leadership (BA/BS)

International Politics (BA/BS)

Law and Politics (BA/BS)

Public Policy (BA/BS)

The Student Experience

Students are encouraged to complete an internship during their time in the program, allowing them to earn academic credit while simultaneously gaining valuable professional skills and experience. Additional enrichment and involvement opportunities available include the Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee, the honor societies Pi Sigma Alpha and Pi Alpha Alpha, and the Maxwell Lectures in Political Theory. The Hinckley Institute also has a number of programs that are of use to Political Science students. Join the Hinckley Volunteer Corps to assist in a political campaign, attend a Hinckley-sponsored conference, assist in outreach initiatives as a Hinckley Student Ambassador, or participate in a Pizza & Politics discussion forum.

Career Opportunities

Political Science graduates can go on to careers in campaign management, city management, public policy, fundraising, and legislation. Students may also find jobs in government, as auditors, managers, policy analysts, city council members, or governors. Work in nonprofit organizations or political groups, such as a state political party, is also an option. With additional education at the graduate level, students may become lawyers, diplomats, educators, journalists, professors, or administrators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

U.S. National Government

International Relations

Comparative Politics

Public Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
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English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, 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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32520 USD / year

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31748 USD / year

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10004 USD / year

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Salt Lake City

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1000 - 1730 USD / month

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