Overview

Courses dive deep into topics such as concerns for world peace, government policies aimed at achieving economic stability and growth, the gap between socioeconomic classes, the possibility of using law to affect change, and control over political competition.

Key Facts

Over the course of your study you'll develop strong citizenship skills, as well as skills in research, communication, and critical thinking, valuable preparation for participating in community organizations, electoral politics, and for seeking elective or administrative positions in government.

The Political Science department at University of Nebraska Kearney also facilitates a number of student groups and activities, such as the Locke and Key Society, the Model UN, and Pi Sigma Alpha, allowing students to go further together.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Political Thought

Modern Political Thought

Democratic Political Thought

20th & 21st Century Political Thought

Topics in Political Thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kearney, 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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General requirements

Unofficial test scores will not be accepted. Students submit official test scores in the following ways:

submit the official score report issued to them by the testing company

have scores sent directly to UNK from the testing center or company

submit a high school transcript showing successful completion of a CEFR level of B2 or higher.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15990 USD / year

≈ 15990 USD / year
Out-of-State

15990 USD / year

≈ 15990 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7320 USD / year

≈ 7320 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition via the New Nebraskan Tuition Waiver.

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

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