Overview

Program Description

You’ll develop the ability to read critically, think analytically, and write clearly: excellent preparation for a career in law, politics, public policy analysis, special interest advocacy, nonprofit management, the Foreign Service, intelligence gathering, or journalism and media. You can choose from courses in American politics, international relations, comparative politics, political behavior, and public administration, gaining an understanding of the forces that shape the lives of citizens in the United States and around the world. Adapt the major to your own interests, focusing on American politics and/or international relations.

Points of Pride

Classes are small, so faculty will know you well and work closely with you.

The AUM political science major culminates with a senior capstone seminar in which all students have the opportunity to explore a topic of interest to them in-depth.

Majors of the Political Science at Auburn University at Montgomery have held recent internships with a host of state and municipal government agencies and non-profit organizations including: Congresswoman Martha Roby’s congressional campaign, the Alabama State Legislature, the Alabama Secretary of State, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the State Auditor’s Office, the Montgomery City Council, the Montgomery Fair Housing Center, the Montgomery County Area Council on Aging, the Alabama Higher Education Partnership, the Family Sunshine Center, the Family Guidance Center, the AUM Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, the Alabama Republican Party and the Alabama Democratic Party.

Our political science faculty are passionate teachers who bring their research and diverse experiences to the classroom – those experiences include living in various parts of the United States, doing research in Europe and Africa, and working for the U.S. Congress.

Put Your Degree to Work

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A degree in political science opens the door to a wide range of jobs. You can be a lawyer, diplomat, politician, intelligence officer, journalist, campaign manager, university professor, legislative assistant, policy analyst, lobbyist, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics

International Relations

Comparative Politics

Research Methods

Senior Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed AUM online application; no application fee.
Your official high school transcript (which should be mailed or e-mailed directly to AUM from your high school) and official English translation if your transcript is not in English.
Proof of English proficiency (unless you are exempt). You can take the TOEFL IBT (minimum 61 points), the IELTS (minimum 5.5 points), PTE (minimum 44), or the TOEFL PBT (minimum 500 points). More information about English proficiency test requirements.
Proof of sufficient financial resources (Bank statement and/or letter from your sponsor in English). The bank statement should show at least $28,625 available.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22546 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 22546 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22546 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 22546 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10534 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 10534 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Montgomery

860 - 1200 USD /month

Living costs

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