Overview

In addition, at the Political Science program offered by Mercyhurst University, you’ll also have the option of earning a concentration in one of several subfields of the discipline including international relations, pre-law, applied politics, or environmental studies and politics.

Majoring in political science can lead you to a career in law, international diplomacy, teaching, journalism, business, and many other exciting fields.

Fast Facts

The Department of Political Science offers programs of study that lead to Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science, Political Science with a concentration in International Relations, and Political Science with a concentration in Pre-Law, and that lead to minors in Political Science, International Relations and Diplomacy, and Public Policy

Each spring, two dozen political science majors travel to Washington, D.C. to tour the Capitol, visit historic landmarks and museums, and speak with admissions counselors from DC-area graduate and law schools

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government and/or Global Issues

Geopolitics

International Organization and Diplomacy

Political Science Project

Research Methods in Social Science

Vietnam War

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Mercyhurst University admits students on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erie, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who wish to apply for undergraduate admissions should submit the following:

Completed online application

Official transcripts (in English)

Completed International Student Financial Aid Application (Admissions Portal login needed)

Proof of English Language Proficiency

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

44340 USD / year

≈ 44340 USD / year
Out-of-State

44340 USD / year

≈ 44340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44340 USD / year

≈ 44340 USD / year

Living costs

Erie

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Living costs

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