Overview

Political science can be narrowly defined as "a social science which deals with systems of governance." But it is so much more than that. How do the media affect policy? How are a society's politics influenced by its historical and sociological contexts? Explore these and other questions as part of a tight-knit community that benefits from one-on-one faculty mentoring with the Political Science degree at Saint Mary's College.

Where you'll go

You'll find the political science alumnae achieving great things all over the country, and as part of the Saint Mary's sisterhood, they serve as valuable professional connections.

The graduates pursue careers as sales consultants, media relations specialists, teachers, and global planners with Apple, the Associated Press, Johnson & Johnson, and the United States Chamber of Commerce. And with women still a minority in US government, they've helped level the playing field by serving as elected officials.

The alumnae are also well-prepared for graduate school, and go on to pursue advanced degrees at institutions such as Drake University, Syracuse University, the University of Arizona, and the University of Oklahoma.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics

Political Thought

International Politics

Comparative Politics

American Law

Congress and the Legislative Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Regular Decision - Priority Application Deadline: February 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Here are the pieces you'll need to submit for your application to be considered by the committee:

Common Application, Saint Mary's First Year Application, or the Transfer Application

Secondary school transcript(s) in English (please note if your transcripts are not in English, you will need to get them translated)

English proficiency test scores(TOEFL, SAT, ACT, IELTS, Duolingo are accepted)

Secondary school report on the Common App with counselor or teacher recommendation

Personal Essay (optional)

Certification of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53934 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53934 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

53934 USD / year

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Living costs

South Bend

United States

885 - 1432 USD / month

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Where you'll go

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Bend

Funding

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