Overview

Political life is an expression of mankind's deepest human capacities. Political Science at Duquesne University covers critical issues such as:

war, ethnic conflict, and terrorism;
elections, political parties, and policy making;
law and the judiciary;
poverty, human rights, and climate change;
freedom, justice, and equality.

What can you do with training in Political Science?

Political Science prepares you for many jobs, as the great careers of our alumni show! Political Science majors find interesting and lucrative work in the corporate, non-profit, and government sectors. Among the many opportunities they pursue are:

Government: White House; Congress; Pennsylvania House of Repsresentatives
International Affairs: U.S. Foreign Service; Syrian American Council
Homeland Security: FBI, CIA, NSA
Politics: Democratic Party; Republican Party
Education: Harvard Law School; Buckswood School; Clarion Univ.
Media & Communications: CNN, Time, Huffington Post, Gannett
Nonprofits & Civil Rights
Business--multinational & local: Federated Investors; U.S. Travel Association
Law firms in Pittsburgh, New York and around the nation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Catholic Thought, the State and Security in the Modern World
American National Government
Current Problems in International Politics
Big Questions of Politics
International Political Economy
Human Security in Sub-Saharan Africa

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, 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

Transcripts:
Original or attested copies of official academic records from the last four years of your education.
Credentials should be submitted in the native language with certified English translations and sent directly from the school and/or university you attended.
At least one (1) letter of recommendation from someone who can attest to both your academic and personal strengths
Submit a personal statement of at least 300 words which answers the following questions and includes examples of research, shadowing or volunteering experiences:
What is unique about you?
Why have you chosen this major?
How will Duquesne help you to achieve your academic, personal, and professional goals?
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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

51068 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51068 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51068 USD / year

≈ 51068 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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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Overview

What can you do with training in Political Science?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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