Overview

Program Overview

We invite you to consider The B.A. Political Science - Pre-Law Major at Ohio University as a place to work and learn, whether your career goals are in public leadership, litigation, law enforcement, private practice, or even if you are not really sure what they are. The emphasis on understanding the nature and role of law in our public lives, on critical thinking about political issues and institutions, and on learning to express our thoughts clearly on these matters, make a degree in political science an excellent gateway to the study of law.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

A legal education is valuable in a wide variety of careers. In addition to traditional lawyering–serving as a prosecutor or dealing with individual and private sector clients,attorneys work as legislative aides, political activists, business executives, reporters, political appointees, educators, policy analysts, and public officials. Anyone considering law school will want to explore the full range of careers open to those qualified to practice law.

These include fields such as nonprofits, libraries, think tanks, and governmental agencies. Both legal and nonlegal opportunities open up due to the broad range of skills acquired through a major in Political Science - Prelaw offered by Ohio University. These skills include those related to communication, critical and analytical thinking, research, and organization and management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Politics in the United States
Themes in Global Politics
Engaging Politics
The Politics of Law
Democracies and Dictatorships Around the World
International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Law Political Science View 1441 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
Official academic records
Evidence of sufficient funding
Statement of activities.
Exams for scholarship consideration

GCSE or IGCSE Curricula

For students participating in the GCSE or IGCSE curricula, they generally expect to see at least 6 passes, graded C or higher. Students who are going on to complete GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS-levels) and/or Advanced Levels (A-levels) may be awarded transfer credit for successfully completed exams.

International Baccalaureate Curriculum

For students studying an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, they generally expect an average of 5 out of 7 on your college-preparatory curriculum. IB Higher Level examinations may also be eligible for transfer credit.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

24838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24838 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24838 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24838 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14158 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14158 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Athens

1079 - 1780 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 - Pre-Law.

Available Scholarships

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