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Political Science, Bachelor

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA, United States
The study of Political Science at Saint Joseph's University introduces students to the way public affairs are conducted on local, regional, national and international levels. At Saint Joseph’s University, the political science major incorporates both humanistic and scientific approaches in its curriculum.
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Overview

The Political Science program from Saint Joseph's University familiarizes students with the main branches of contemporary political science, from the timeless classics of political thought to the current issues affecting regional, national and world politics. Students become aware of the increasing interconnectedness between domestic affairs and international trends and developments.

Political science majors are typically fascinated with current events and want to learn more about both what is happening and why. Class sizes are generally small, allowing students and faculty to develop strong relationships. Many students pursue a minor in related disciplines, such as history, economics, English, philosophy, or a foreign language, and majors frequently study abroad.

Career

The political science major offers a solid foundation for graduate and legal studies. Graduates work in a wide variety of fields, including law, education, social services, communications, diplomacy, business and politics.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses included:
  • Introduction to Macro Economics 
  • Statistics
  • Introduction to Comparative Politics
  • Introduction to Global Politics
  • Introduction to Political Thought

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

General Requirements

We require a high school diploma or recognized equivalent for admission to Saint Joseph’s University. Standard secondary school coursework includes the following core subject areas:

  • 4 years of English
  • 3 years of mathematics
  • 2 years of history
  • 2 years of a laboratory science
  • 2 years of a world language

Competitive applicants typically exceed the minimum requirements and have taken four years in all five core subject areas.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    47740 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 47740 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    47740 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 47740 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Philadelphia

  • 1313 - 2290 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

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