Overview

The Political Science curriculum at the University of Illinois Springfield offers a flexible course of study that provides a solid foundation for a career in law, politics, public service, research, or teaching.

UIS students get a rigorous academic program in a highly engaged Political Science, where practical politics brings theoretical studies to life. Political Science at UIS emphasizes the practical importance of theory and the academic importance of practice.

Opportunities for experiential learning are available through a legislative internship program for undergraduate majors and through internships and assistantships for graduates.

What you will learn

The department is strong in the study of American national and state politics, politics and law, political philosophy, comparative and international politics, and political behavior.

Individual faculty have special competencies in such topics as public opinion, elections and election reform, voting behavior, legislative politics, state politics and policy, human rights, women’s rights, sexuality and politics, globalization, critical theory, international political economy, and American foreign policy.

Faculty are also active in the UIS Institute for Legal, Legislative, and Policy Studies and participate in several internship programs sponsored by UIS.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The American Political System

Political Philosophy
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Empirical Political Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

In order to be admitted to the online BA program in Political Science, students must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and reside at least 50 miles outside of Springfield.

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39990 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39990 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

19914 USD / year

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Living costs

Springfield

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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What you will learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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