Overview

Willamette’s location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol will give you countless opportunities to activate your education. Our students have crafted public policy as legislative interns, assisted the Governor's Office in various capacities and conducted research for state agencies. So can you.

Learning outcomes

The Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics program at Willamette University also takes advantage of the university’s proximity to the state courts and penitentiary, as well as the vital presence of Native American Tribes government and Oregon’s central role in developing forestry, agriculture and land-use policy.

Whatever you decide to focus on, the program will help you develop the knowledge, skills and principles you need to address contemporary political challenges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Colloquium in Politics

Comparative Democratic Systems

Politics and Religion in the United States

Topics in Politics

The Politics of International Justice

Death in America

U.S. Welfare Policy

Globalization and Equity

Political Metaphors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oregon, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Common application

Records of Secondary and Post-Secondary Academic Work

School Report Form and Counselor Recommendation

SAT or ACT scores - optional

Teacher Evaluation - optional

Official Language Test Score

Passport Photo Identification Page

Financial Guarantee Statement

Mailing Your Documents

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

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Out-of-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year

Living costs

Oregon

United States

1031 - 1701 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics.

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Learning outcomes

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oregon

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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