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

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scope and Methods of Political Science

American Politics

Comparative Politics

International Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

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Rolling admission on a space-available basis after deadline has passed.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 1468 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

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

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)

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Tuition Fee

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International

28192 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28192 USD per year during 48 months.
National

28192 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28192 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12116 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Maryland City

1610 - 2727 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.

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Overview

The curriculum provides you with:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Maryland City

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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