Overview

The discipline of Political Science from Samford University asks the big questions related to how human beings function in communities, what justice means and how we can accomplish it, and how we set up laws and institutions to better function in groups.

Paired with these philosophical concerns is a clear focus on practical opportunities in internship programs, honing analytical and statistical skills, direct participation in campus, community and international political organizations, and department-level travel opportunities. Political Science majors will finish their time at Samford with a broadened perspective, a commitment to engage the world as citizens, and the specific skills needed to succeed in the real world.

Market Ready

Political Science provides students with an effective mixture of coursework, specific skills, and real-world experience. An annual trip to Washington provides many Political Science students with career-related visits to offices in a wide variety of areas. The Department also provides an ongoing series of presentations by alumni about their career experiences since graduating from Samford.

Career Opportunities

Government service
Law
NGOs, social justice and activism
Business
Missions
Academics and graduate study
Education

Internships

The White House
The Alabama Legislature
US State Department
American Enterprise Institute
Heritage Foundation
Amnesty International
Numerous Law Firms
Numerous US Representatives' and Senators' offices

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Power and Politics
Methods and Practice of Political Science
American Political Institutions
U. S. Foreign Policy
State and Local Government
Public Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 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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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
ECE Course by Course Evaluation
Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
English proficiency tests
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)

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

42590 USD / year

≈ 42590 USD / year
Out-of-State

42590 USD / year

≈ 42590 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42590 USD / year

≈ 42590 USD / year

Additional Details

USD 1,200 per year in mandatory fees

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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Market Ready

Career Opportunities

Internships

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Homewood

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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