Overview

Special Opportunities

The department of Political Science at The University of Alabama offers several opportunities to earn advanced-level credit through its own Study Abroad programs: currently in Sweden, Belgium, and Germany. The department also offers credit for selected students' participation in the UA Mock Trial Team, as well as credit for internships in federal, state, and local politics and government (including our annual programs in Montgomery, Alabama and Washington, D.C.).

Types of Jobs Accepted

congressional staff member, political party staff member, staff member at nonprofit organization, law enforcement official, military officer, teacher, AmeriCorps member, lobbyist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics

The Scope of Political Science

Political Science Methods

Comparative Politics

International Relations

Political Theory

Public Administration

English Composition

Political Parties and Elections

The American Legislative System

The American Executive

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your Online Application and pay the application fee.

2-3 days after completing the application, check the email account that you listed on your application. You will be sent your CWID (Identification number) via email.

Copy of your passport

Relevant visa and immigration documents (this includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents.)

All students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Out-of-State

34542 USD / year

≈ 34542 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11684 USD / year

≈ 11684 USD / year

Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 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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Special Opportunities

Types of Jobs Accepted

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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