Overview

Students in Political Science the program at the University of South Florida St Petersburg examine basic questions of political science, including how nations struggle over power and wealth, how political communities reconcile claims of liberty, authority, and justice, and how governments and societies produce the laws and policies that influence our lives.

Features

Political Science Students choose courses from the major subfields of American politics, international relations and comparative politics, political theory and public law. Students develop critical analytical skills that allow them to understand and to explain political problems and issues at the local, state, national, and international levels.

The University of South Florida St Petersburg program is unique in its focus on human rights and civil rights across the curriculum, as well as its commitment to civic engagement and experiential learning.

A degree in political science will prepare students for positions in public service and the private sector, for law school, and for graduate work in political science, international relations, public administration, and related disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Politics

International Relations

American National Government

Political Theory

Empirical Political Analysis

Principles of Macroeconomics

Principles of Microeconomics

Classical Political Theory

Modern Political Theory

Contemporary Political Thought

American Political Thought

Globalization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, United States
Tampa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application.

Pay the non-refundable US $30 application fee.

Send original or certified copies of academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work to USF.

Include a certified English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18416 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6410 USD / year

≈ 6410 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

United States

1132 - 1748 USD / month

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