Overview

Throughout Government (National Security Studies) BA program from the Liberty University you’ll receive the knowledge and training you need to start your career working in the intelligence community.

Additionally, if your desire is to go on to a related graduate program, the B.A. in Government will equip you for future studies.

Partner with us today to pursue your bachelor’s degree in national security studies. At Liberty, we will ensure that you have all the training, skills, and knowledge you’ll need to be successful in your field. Not only will you be prepared to enter the workforce, but you will do so with ethical training that comes from our mission of Training Champions for Christ.

Career Opportunities:

Emergency manager
Homeland security analyst
Intelligence analyst
Military officer
National security analyst
National security consultant

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Constitutional Government and Free Enterprise
American Government
Public Policy Research and Writing
Political Economy and Public Policy
American Constitutional History
American Foreign Policy
Political Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-18 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-19 00:00:00 , International

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International students: We recommend that you apply at least three months before the semester in which you plan to attend begins.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Military Science Political Science Terrorism & Security View 61 other Bachelors in Military Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.15

English requirements

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:

Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college

GED scores (if applicable)

Consistency and trends of grades

Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT

Essay submission

50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:

High School GPA: 3.15-3.83

SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220

ACT composite: 20-27

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Tuition Fee

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International

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lynchburg

942 - 1540 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 Government (National Security Studies).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Career Opportunities:

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Lynchburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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