Overview

By taking the Political Science program at the University of Mary Washington, you’ll learn the theory of political science and connect it with the real world through on-site learning, internships, and involvement in political events. Become career-ready through work with UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies.

Learn how political systems function through courses ranging from urban politics and government to international politics. Choose from courses covering the American presidency, the U.S. federal judiciary, political parties and elections, metropolitan problems, American civil liberties, foreign policy, international governments, international relations, politics of developing countries, theory and practice of revolution, women and politics, mass media politics, and more.

Career Opportunities

Political science is a perfect start for a career in law, urban planning, teaching, government, and private enterprise. The political science alumni win Fulbright Scholarships, get published in peer-reviewed journals, work for presidential campaigns, and go to well-regarded graduate schools. To see where our graduates have landed, visit careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science

International Relations

American Government

American Public Policy

Comparative Government of Western Europe

The Politics of Soviet Successor States

Contemporary American Politics

Congress and the Political Process

The American Presidency

U.S. Federal Judiciary

Latin American Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 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

Fredericksburg, 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

UMW accepts both The Common Application and the UMW Application. Please submit the application along with an essay, application fee, or approved waiver.

Send transcripts and/or exam results – matriculation/secondary school certificates, mark sheets, diplomas – with a certified copy of the English translation, for high school work you have completed.

Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, using the Common Application Secondary School Report.

English Language Proficiency

Students are required to demonstrate financial ability to pay for at least one year of academic and living expenses and pay your enrollment deposit before being issued an I-20 by UMW.

Tuition Fees

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22852 USD / year

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22852 USD / year

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In-State

9346 USD / year

≈ 9346 USD / year

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