Overview

At Political Science from Hobart and William Smith Colleges we help students in the major become familiar with a range of theoretical perspectives and epistemological methods, develop the ability to analyze data critically and deconstruct texts, to conduct independent academic research, and to write clearly about significant political trends and events.

Political Science offers courses in four subfields: American Politics, Comparative World Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy and Theory.

Graduates with Political Science from Hobart and William Smith Colleges will:

explore the intersection of theoretical and empirical claims and situate the student’s own original work in relation to those claims through independent research and discussion.

be able to analyze data critically and deconstruct texts;

be able to conduct independent academic research;

be able to write clearly about significant political trends and events.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern American Conservatism

Governing through Crime

Visions of the City

Media and Politics

The Mystery of East Central Europe

Politics of the New Europe

Politics of East Asia

Politics of Development

Globalization

Latin American Politics

Russia/China Resurgent

Politics of Development

Globalization

Contemporary International Relations

Politics of South Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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
Official transcript and School Report from each secondary and post-secondary institution you have attended. If these documents are not in English, please provide a certified translation.
Recommendation from a high school teacher in one of the following subject areas: English, history/social sciences, mathematics, science or foreign language.
Mid-Year Report
English Proficiency (Required if English is not your first language)
Certification of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

64988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

64988 USD / year

≈ 64988 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

64988 USD / year

≈ 64988 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Graduates with Political Science from Hobart and William Smith Colleges will:

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

New York City

Funding

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