Overview

The Law, Politics and Society major is based in the Department of Political Science from Samford University, and takes advantage of the department’s substantial offerings and resources in law. It also draws from the disciplines of history, journalism, sociology, philosophy, economics, family studies and communication studies. Because the major was created in consultation with Samford’s Cumberland School of Law, the program also offers the opportunity to work directly with law faculty.

What you'll learn

Law, Politics and Society provides a broad liberal arts education as it focuses on law in all of its diversity–In general areas such as jurisprudence, ethics, legal history, law and economics, criminology, international law, and global human rights, and in specific areas such as media law, family law, Alabama and U.S. constitutions, and legal communication. Combined with internships and extracurricular opportunities, it provides an ideal preparation for students called to a career in law.

Is This Program for Me?

The Law, Politics and Society major is designed for students called to a career in law. Most of our graduates go on to law school, but a few choose paths less directly related to the law. All have the same excellent preparation!

Career Preparation

The Law, Politics and Society courses, personal attention, internships and extracurricular opportunities will give you an excellent foundation for law school and career. As a major, you can take part in our annual Washington Careers trip to explore career opportunities in our nation's capitol.

Career Opportunities

Law
Government Service
Social Justice and Activism
Business
Non-Governmental Organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Power and Politics
American Political Institutions
State and Local Government
International Organization
American Political Thought
Family Law and Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, 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

Completed International Undergraduate Application
$40 application fee
Official government documentation (passport, visa)
Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $42,120)
Translated and notarized transcript (if your high school study was done abroad)
WES Course by Course Evaluation
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Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
English proficiency tests
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

40760 USD / year

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Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What you'll learn

Is This Program for Me?

Career Preparation

Career Opportunities

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

Homewood

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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