Overview

As a liberal arts discipline, this program promotes analytical skills and critical thinking. You are encouraged to reflect not simply on your career goals, but also on what type of person you hope to become and on your rights and duties as a citizen.

Features

The Lamar University Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science provides rigorous training in social scientific methodology and equips you to study and produce empirical research about politics and its subfields: American politics, international relations, comparative politics, public administration and public policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science

Statistics for Social Scientists

Judicial Process

Legislative Process

International Politics

Politics of American Foreign Policy

International Law and Institutions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-26 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete the online application through ApplyTexas.

Submit your Academic Transcript(s) and/or Transcript Evaluations.

Submit Test Scores (if applicable)

Submit Proof of English Proficiency

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

15946 USD / year

≈ 15946 USD / year
Out-of-State

15946 USD / year

≈ 15946 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6226 USD / year

≈ 6226 USD / year

Living costs

Beaumont

United States

882 - 1634 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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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Beaumont

Funding

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