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 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rider practices rolling admissions.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Princeton, 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.

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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

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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

41700 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41700 USD / year

≈ 41700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41700 USD / year

≈ 41700 USD / year

Living costs

Princeton

United States

2022 - 4977 USD / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Princeton

Funding

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