Overview

The Political Studies program at Bard College at Simon's Rock raises questions about the origins and intersections of various systems of power and subjectivity. It explores the philosophies, theories, and enactments of law and governance, and makes central the struggles between ideals and human actions to attain them.

The concentration seeks to politicize the very question of epistemology and method, and thus encourages a plurality of approaches to social and political inquiry and action.

Learning outcomes

In order to moderate into the political studies program, students will devise a multidisciplinary program of study that addresses their interests and proclivities with suggested courses and/or desired areas of coverage, and also furnishes multiple and global perspectives.

Exposure to at least two subfields of political science from among political theory, law, American politics, and international comparative politics is necessary.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

History of Political Thought

Key Figures of the Field
Understanding Politics

Social Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. We encourage students to apply early.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsfield, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 322 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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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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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

An interview with an admission counselor is required of each applicant. We’ll just be getting to know you as a live, talking, thinking person.

Simon’s Rock courses require a strong facility with the English language. Students who do not qualify for one of the English Proficiency exam waivers listed below must present proof of English proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test, or Pearson PTE Academic that are no more than two years old.

Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English).

International Students are eligible to receive Simon’s Rock institutional financial aid and scholarships.

Students living abroad, who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, will require a student visa to study at Simon's Rock.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68850 USD / year

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Out-of-State

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

68850 USD / year

≈ 68850 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsfield

United States

912 - 1889 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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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

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsfield

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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