Overview

Majors of the Political Science program from Saint Mary's College of Maryland will complete individualized research under the close direction of supportive faculty. You can even earn your degree while studying abroad!

You will learn the skills necessary to understand and analyze contemporary politics and public policy. The Political Science Department will also seek to develop in its students a comprehensive knowledge of the political world, its systems, institutions, and behaviors, and an understanding of the relevance of various political aspects, both theoretical and practical.

Students will gain the ability to comment thoughtfully on issues of current political concern, and will be prepared for careers in government, law, lobbying, journalism, or public policy, and/or for continued study at the graduate level.

The curriculum provides you with:

Knowledge of political systems

Analytical skills essential for the evaluation of competing political claims

The capacity to research topics in politics or public policy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scope and Methods of Political Science

American Politics

Comparative Politics

International Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

The College accepts applications for admission and releases admission decision on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryland City, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

The Application

Official transcript of high school

Recommendations

Standardized test scores (NOT required)

$50 application fee (Note: Fee waived for all first-generation applicants and for students with a fee waiver)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29038 USD / year

≈ 29038 USD / year
Out-of-State

29038 USD / year

≈ 29038 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12479 USD / year

≈ 12479 USD / year

Additional Details

DC Resident - $22,479/ year

Living costs

Maryland City

United States

1610 - 2727 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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The curriculum provides you with:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Maryland City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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