Overview

More than any other social science, Political Science uses a wide variety of approaches to explain how and why political events and institutions come about as they do, and to evaluate the actions of polities, policies, and leaders.

The Political Science major offered at Bryn Mawr College develops reading, writing, and thinking skills needed for a critical understanding of the political world. The major is excellent preparation for those planning to go on to law or public policy schools as well as to graduate work in Political Science. Majors in the department have pursued careers worldwide in public service, journalism, advocacy, law, and education, to name a few.

Where Bryn Mawr Takes You

At Bryn Mawr College, students turn a passion for learning into a life of purpose. The Bryn Mawr community is unique: academically inspired, civically engaged, and always deeply committed. Mawrters know their stuff and choose their lives intentionally. They are agents of change in every arena—and forever members of a community founded on respect for the individual.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Politics

Politics of Humanitarianism

Topics in Constitutional Law

Environmental Issues: Movements and Policy Making in Comparative Perspective

Global Ethical Issues

Politics of Women's Empowerment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ardmore, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application (fee waived when submitted online)
Bryn Mawr Writing Supplement
School report including official transcripts (Homeschool and Alternative Education requirements)
Two teacher recommendations
School Counselor recommendation
Mid-year report
If your mid-year report is not available until after Jan. 15, we will still accept your application if the rest of your file is complete. We do require your mid-year report in order to issue a final decision.
Standardized test results
Final report
Early Decision Agreement (if applicable)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

64500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64500 USD per year during 48 months.
National

64500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64500 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

64500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64500 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ardmore

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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