Overview

At Political Science from University of West Florida you will be at the forefront of analyzing the underlying problems that continue to afflict our societies.

While learning about topics such as why democracies rise and fall, what qualities make for an effective leader or why some states have stronger economies or governments than others, you will develop the ability to synthesize complex information, communicate effectively and present logical arguments based on evidence.

A political science major provides excellent preparation for a wide range of fields, including law, government, public and non-profit service, journalism, management, policymaking, finance and communications.

Careers

Political Campaign Manager

Public Defender

Foreign Service Officer

Peace Corps Officer

Lawyer

Research Analyst

Elected Official

Humanitarian Aid Worker

Civil Servant

Lobbyist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Modern Masters of Political Thought

The Presidency

The Legislative Process

Political Analysis

Constitutional Law: Federalism and Separation of Powers

Constitutional Law: Individual Rights and Privileges

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Spring semester: 1 December Priority Deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pensacola, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Self-reported Student Academic Record

Application fee

English Proficiency

At a U.S. college, completed at least 3.0 credit hours with a letter grade of C or higher in English Composition

3 GPA

Receipt of SAT or ACT Scores

Receipt of High School Transcript with Credential Evaluation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19260 USD / year

≈ 19260 USD / year
Out-of-State

19260 USD / year

≈ 19260 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6360 USD / year

≈ 6360 USD / year

Additional Details

Alabama Resident: $9,510 per year

Living costs

Pensacola

United States

892 - 1478 USD / month

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