Overview

On this Political Science program offered by the Metropolitan State University of Denver. you will have the chance to focus on either the politics of the United States or international/comparative politics, all while building critical perspectives, analytical proficiencies and communication skills that will help you understand and grapple with complex local, national and global affairs.

Located in the heart of Denver, the Political Science program offers prolific internship and cooperative education opportunities that provide first-hand experiences with politics in action all within walking distance. For those interested in international politics, the opportunity to participate in the Model United Nations and extensive travel abroad and student exchange programs enrich already expansive on-campus coursework

Career prospects

Earning a BA in political science from MSU Denver prepares students for further graduate studies or for careers in public and private sectors including state, local and federal governments and their agencies; public policy; law; business; journalism; foreign service and international organizations as well as secondary and college education. Here are just a few specific careers that await a political science major:

Political Activist, Advocate or Organizer

Public Agency, Non-profit or Private Sector Administrator

Budget Analyst

Attorney

Campaign Consultant and Operative

Intelligence Analyst

Public Affairs Consultant

Legislator

International Agency Officer

Lobbyist

Journalist

Policy Analyst

Research Analyst

Public Opinion Analyst

Foreign Service Officer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American National Government

Comparative Politics

Conducting Political Analysis

Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Political Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

If you are 20 years of age or older, we do not have a GPA requirement.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply Online In One Of Two Ways: Roadrunner Application or CommonApp
Color copy of your passport information page
English Language Proficiency
You must submit a bank statement or letter AND a completed financial affidavit form before you can receive an admission decision or I-20 Form.
Official secondary (high school) documents are sent to MSU Denver directly from an official source, such as your school, ministry of education office, or examination board. Your documents must show all final results and a graduation date.
If your academic documents are issued in a non-English language, you must submit a complete, literal, word-for-word English translation in the same format as the original academic document. Translations must be done by a professional translator or translation service.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25602 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25602 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9403 USD / year

≈ 9403 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

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