Overview

A Political Science major from Meredith College can prepare you for a wide variety of career options including:

politics

lobbying

teaching

and more

Through the political science program, students develop an awareness of the modern world and its political dimensions. Students learn to research, analyze and communicate effectively about different political systems and theories and how each can impact cultures and economies. Students participate in hands-on learning experiences by observing the state government in action, visiting multiple historic sites and museums, and taking advantage of educational opportunities at international businesses in nearby Research Triangle Park.

Careers

Recent graduates are engaged in a range of professional and academic pursuits, including:

Security Studies Program, Georgetown University

Teacher, Wake County Public Schools

Project Assistant, Pharmaceutical Product Development

Drug Enforcement Administration

Triangle Chapter, American Red Cross

National Federation of Republican Women

McGuire Woods (lobbying and political consulting)

Assistant Director of Government Relations, Arc of North Carolina

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Political Systems

Law and Society

American Public Policy

Comparative Politics

International Politics

Political Ideas Seminar

Research Design and Methods

Political Science Internship

Honors Thesis in Political Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 1464 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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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete fully and return the Meredith College application for admission, along with the $40 application fee.

Have the appropriate school official(s) forward an official copy of the secondary-school record, complete with a listing of courses taken, grades obtained, credit received and rank in class; college or university transcript(s) if the student has taken any advanced work

If the student’s native language or primary language of instruction is English, take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) of The College Board.

Send a school official recommendation and an academic teacher recommendation.

Students who are submitting university transcripts must also provide an independent course-by-course evaluation

Tuition Fee

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International

45630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45630 USD per year during 48 months.
National

45630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45630 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

45630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45630 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Raleigh

1085 - 1853 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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