Overview

The curriculum also features pre-professional training for law, business, public relations, mass media, domestic and foreign government service, education, the military, and sundry roles in politics.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Political Science program of Hampton University is to produce new generations of critical thinkers and leaders who will shape the political, legal, historical, and international narratives of the future. In addition, the program strives to offer excellence as it delivers general education courses in History to the entire student body, and supports the curricula of students inside and outside the School of Liberal Arts and Education. Implicit in the department’s mission is the notion that the creation of well-informed, responsible, mature, and critical-thinking citizens who participate in the public arena is appropriate and necessary. The program encourages and emphasizes to its students the need to be responsible to the social, political, and moral problems affecting our society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science

Economics

Sociology
Psychology

History

Communications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hampton, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 1417 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed on-line application

Application fee of $50 (non-refundable). Hampton University does not accept ANY fee waivers.

OFFICIAL high school transcript.

Standardized test (SAT or ACT) Only

One letter of recommendation from your high school guidance counselor or a high school teacher

A minimum 500 word essay on the topic of CHARACTER: Describe what exhibiting good character means to you and provide specific examples of your demonstrated behavior in this regard.

High School Completion

African Students - General Certificate of Education or the West African School Certificate, Ordinary level, and Division II, with at least 6 passes.

Completion of high school equivalency as attested by the AACRAO National Credentials Evaluation Project.

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

28308 USD / year

≈ 28308 USD / year
Out-of-State

28308 USD / year

≈ 28308 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28308 USD / year

≈ 28308 USD / year

Living costs

Hampton

United States

1028 - 1680 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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Scholarships Information

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