Overview

First and Second-Year Students: If you are interested in majoring in politics and international affairs, we encourage you to enroll in two of the introductory classes in the fields listed above during your first and second year in College. In addition, majors need to to take STA 111 (previously MTH 109) as partial fulfillment of the methodology requirement Thus, in choosing your Division V requirements, you should be sure to take this class during your first two years in College.

Key Facts

The major in Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University consists of thirty-one hours, of which, in all but exceptional cases, at least twenty-one hours must be completed at Wake Forest. When students take political science courses abroad, they have to be in Wake Forest approved programs and/or must have been certified by the department chair.

No more than six credit hours may be taken toward the major from introductory courses (100-level courses). Majors may not enroll in introductory courses during their senior year. Highly motivated students who would like to further expand or apply their study beyond the normal course of offerings can undertake internships, individual studies, or directed readings if they fulfill the minimum GPA requirements of 3.0. No more than three hours for any one or any combination of the following courses may be counted toward the major: Political Science 287, 288, or 289. Up to 3 credit hours may be counted toward the major by taking POL 286: Topics in Political Science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Gov. & Politics

Political Theory

International Politics

Modern Political Thought

International Law

Individual Study

The Politics of Public Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winston-Salem, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 1416 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

$85 application fee

Official high school transcript

SAT/ACT scores (only if you want those scores considered in your admissions application)

Secondary School Report

Teacher Recommendation Form

Mid-Year School Report (for reporting mid-year senior grades)

Confidential Financial Information for International Applicants

TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo

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

70332 USD / year

≈ 70332 USD / year
Out-of-State

70332 USD / year

≈ 70332 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70332 USD / year

≈ 70332 USD / year

Living costs

Winston-Salem

United States

864 - 1409 USD / month

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

Funding

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