Overview

The Political Science Program is designed to prepare students for graduate study in law, government, politics, or policy and for careers in federal, state, and local government, including municipal and private planning agencies.

UNA Political Science graduates readily get accepted to law schools and graduate programs in political science, policy, and public administration. Our alums have taken jobs at various levels of government, in the non-profit sector, and are well represented in management positions in the private sector.

The Political Science Major is a thirty six hour program that has six required courses:

United States Government and Politics
Public Policy and Administration
Political Science Scope and Research
Comparative Politics
World Politics
Political Theory

Students can then choose among a wide array of political science courses to fill out their major. Political science students can also design their curriculum around their interests including American politics and institutions, comparative politics, international relations, public policy and public administration, and political theory.

Mission

The University of North Alabama seeks to be a leading provider of high quality, affordable undergraduate professional management education for traditional students and working adults in the mid-south region served by the University. Further, the UNA seeks to be a recognized leader in providing high quality affordable graduate and continuing education for entry level and mid-career business professionals in the U.S. and Asia. The College will be recognized for developing learning synergies based on the cornerstones of diversity and globalization to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century economy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

United States Government and Politics
Public Policy and Administration
Political Science Scope and Research
Comparative Politics
World Politics
Political Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Florence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
Diploma and Transcripts: An official notarized copy of your high school diploma and transcripts and - if applicable - your undergraduate diploma should be submitted to finalize admission. All transcripts should be notarized of attested by a government institution.
Statement of Purpose
Bank Letter and Affidavit of Support
Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) is required of every international applicant.
Academic Placement: For US students, UNA uses ACT or SAT scores for advising and registration purposes, but international students are not required to submit any of these tests for admissions.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Out-of-State

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10200 USD / year

≈ 10200 USD / year

Living costs

Florence

United States

800 - 1300 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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