Overview

At Union College, you'll study this fascinating field in small classes where you get to know your peers and professors, gain real-life political experience through field learning that complements classroom learning, and tackle special research projects that allow you to delve into a topic that fascinates you.

Quick Facts:

Our dedicated faculty engage Political Science students through dozens of courses that cover American politics, international relations, comparative politics and political theory. You’ll examine everything from the U.S. presidency, Congress and electoral politics to power formations undergirding political institutions, relationships among countries and domestic politics in settings across the globe.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Latin American Politics
Populisms in Latin America & Beyond
Asian Development: Industrialization Beyond the West
Human (In) Security in a Comparative Perspective
The Politics of the New Europe
Middle East Politics
Politics and Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 1414 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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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

Personal essay. The Common App and Coalition App essay prompts are provided below, and Union does not require any additional essays.
Official high school transcript(s)
First quarter or first trimester senior grades (additional senior grades may be requested)
Counselor letter of recommendation
Teacher letter of recommendation
Standardized Testing

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

89316 USD / year

≈ 89316 USD / year
Out-of-State

89316 USD / year

≈ 89316 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

89316 USD / year

≈ 89316 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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