Overview

This study prepares students for employment in various fields such as local government, nonprofits and NGOs, labor organizations, as well as lobbying and intergovernmental offices of businesses.

The Political Science program offered by Eastern University is further a gateway to advanced studies in law, international relations, global studies, advocacy, public policy, public administration, international development and more.

Why Eastern?

Faith and Justice Integration: We explore the interplay between the biblical call to pursue justice and understanding contemporary political life from the perspectives of faith, reason and justice.
Faculty and Student Organizations: Faculty partner with student organizations, such as the Political Activism Club, American Enterprise Institute, Young Democrats, the Young Americans for Liberty and Pi Sigma Alpha, to create a climate of political awareness as well as thoughtful and considerate engagement.
Model U.N. Participation: Students may participate in the Model U.N. sponsored by Harvard University as well as join the Model United Nations (MUN) Club, which plans and hosts its own MUN conference for local high school students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government
Comparative Government
International Relations
Political Theory
Research in Political Science
Faith and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Eastern admits students for both the Fall and Spring semesters on the basis of rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Apply to Eastern University.
Submit High School transcript or official GED.
Optional: Submit a personal essay to your Admissions Counselor via email.
Optional: Letters of reference indicating a strong likelihood of succeeding at Eastern.
Official transcripts evaluated by a NACES member from all high schools/secondary schools/college/universities attended. You may choose any NACES-member organization. We recommend WES, TEC- The Evaluation Company, IFCS, ECE, and IERF.
A scan of your current passport.
Some financial information. Your admissions counselor will provide details.
Optional: Official results of any national exams or the SAT.

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

39188 USD / year

≈ 39188 USD / year
Out-of-State

39188 USD / year

≈ 39188 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39188 USD / year

≈ 39188 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Overview

Why Eastern?

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

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Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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