Overview

Follow your political dream – work in government, be a judge or a community leader. Get your start with a Political Science degree at Canisius College.

Explore how government and politics shape world affairs. Examine the workings of local, state, national and international government. Develop the tools necessary for research and analysis in political science, and study statistical methods and political culture and behavior.

Classes emphasize simulation situations, as you plan political campaigns, serve as advance teams to political candidates and advise the U.S. president as members of his National Security Council.

Learning outcomes

The program offers many opportunities for learning outside the classroom including visits to Congress and the Supreme Court; travel to Europe for EuroSim, the international student simulation of the European Union; and political internships in Buffalo, Albany and Washington. You will develop a resume that sets you apart in a competitive job market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The American Constitution

American Political Process

Western Political Tradition

International Relations

Comparative Government and Politics

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application (Canisius College App or Common App)

Secondary school transcripts that show all courses taken from 9th - 12th grade (the last four years of secondary school) and corresponding marks received. Transcripts must be certified originals in English.
Two to three letters of recommendation (one must be from a school counselor or teacher)

English Language Proficiency (ELP) test scores, if applicable.

WASSCE scores, if applicable.

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

33330 USD / year

≈ 33330 USD / year
Out-of-State

33330 USD / year

≈ 33330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33330 USD / year

≈ 33330 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 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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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

Buffalo

Funding

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