Overview

Students examine politics at every level: local, state, national, international and global. In this program, you'll learn to apply a wide variety of methodological skills and theoretical perspectives in order to develop a broad understanding of political institutions and processes, political cultures and political actors.

Features

Students in the Political Science program from Rider University enjoy experiential learning in many of their courses, including Congressional simulations, mock trials, and creative problem-solving in foreign policy.

Courses are offered in every subfield of political science: American politics, comparative politics, constitutional law, public policy, political theory and international relations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Politics

The Political System: Theories and Themes

Political Thinkers and Political Thought

Public Administration

American Political Thought

Power in American Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline: rolling

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 1442 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

Complete the online application

Pay the application fee

Submit your transcript(s)

Submit evidence of english language proficiency

Submit the essay

Submit one letter of recommendation

Submit proof of finances

Auditions

Submit testing information

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

37700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37700 USD per year during 48 months.
National

37700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37700 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

37700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37700 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Princeton

2022 - 4977 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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