Overview

As our range of possible concentrations in the department suggests, students interested in law school, public affairs, government service, graduate school, or international studies obtain a solid background with the courses offered. The Political Science - Comparative Politics program of the University at Buffalo focuses on the politics and government of other countries, an activity that is essential for students to fully appreciate their own country’s political system. In addition, some comparativists seek to identify and explain broad patterns in the conduct of politics and government across many countries in the world. Many political science majors go on to obtain advanced degrees in law or political science. Some students build upon their internship experiences to pursue careers in politics or government.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of:

Scholarship in three of the following four fields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and public law

Be able to identify and discuss important scholarly debates and research questions in their chosen fields

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and apply key concepts and major theories in their chosen fields

Developing writing skills to intellectually communicate their ideas and research findings about political topics

Develop the ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively in writing

Develop the ability to effectively take a position and defend an argument against criticism

Be able to write an essay or paper presenting a clear thesis supported by relevant research

Develop the analytical skills necessary to think critically about political, social, and economic behavior

Be able to identify and critically evaluate the arguments of scholarly research in political science.

Engage in conceptual analysis and theoretical interpretation of political ideas and phenomena

Develop the ability to analyze a scholarly question in political science by drawing logical inferences from qualitative and/or quantitative data

Develop an understanding of their role as an engaged citizen in a democratic political system

Be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of government policies

Develop an awareness of the global dynamics that influence the context of domestic and international politics

Develop the ability to apply social scientific reasoning in the analysis of a wide range of political issues and problems

Careers

There are a variety of occupations that political science majors can enter. The following list is non-exhaustive and some of the occupations may require additional training or education.

Archivist (political history)

Campaign manager

Case worker

City manager

Community relations

Diplomat

Editor

Educator

Equal opportunity representative

Foreign correspondent

Foreign service officer

Government worker

Journalist

Importer/exporter

Industrial relations

Labor relations specialist

Legislative assistant

Librarian

Lobbyist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics

Comparative Politics

Empirical Political Science

Politics and Geography

War and International Security

Law and the Political Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Admission to UB’s freshman class is selective and is based in part on the quality of your secondary school academic record and the number of spaces available in the class

You should feel confident applying to UB if you have an above-average academic record and have taken challenging courses in high school to help prepare you to be successful at university

English language requirements

Personal Essay

You must submit one (1) teacher recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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