Overview

The Political Science program offered by The University of the West Indies aims to make our students into more informed and politically aware with a view to developing them as critical thinkers that can provide solutions to the political and other challenges that we face in a rapidly interconnected and globalized world.

Careers

An undergraduate degree in political science provides our graduates with a dynamic basis on which to spawn diverse professional pathways in government, private sector, NGO's, academia, law and diplomacy. However some jobs may require additional qualification beyond a bachelor's degree.

Some possible career paths from a degree in political science are:

Archivist

Banking Analyst or Executive

Career Diplomat

Communicatiions Director

Consultant

Corporate Advisor for Governmental Relations

Lawyer

Legislative Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economics

Sociology

Law and Diplomacy

Legislative Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Political Science View 4 other Bachelors in Political Science in Jamaica

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Five (5) CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency Grades I-III from June 1998) or GCE/ BGCSE O’Level (Grades A-C) with compulsory subjects: Mathematics and English Language and two (2) CAPE subjects (Units 1 and 2) or GCE/BGCSE A’Level passes in a minimum of two (2) subjects; or

An Associate degree, Diploma and/or Certificate from other approved tertiary institutions having attained a B+ average or a minimum GPA of 2.5; or 14

High School Grade 12 transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum SATI score of 1700 plus a minimum of two (2) SAT II subjects at a score of 500 or above or successful completion of Advanced Placement Courses or the International Baccalaureate programme.

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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

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3750 USD / year

≈ 3750 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition per year: J$587,821

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Scholarships Information

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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

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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