Overview

The Political Science BA degree from Arizona State University offers a variety of courses and opportunities to study politics and policies at the local, national and global levels. The program aims to provide students with the tools and skills necessary to link theory with real-world problems and issues.

Study how citizens interact with their governments and how governments at all levels formulate policies to serve or not serve their citizens. From U.S. elections and lobbying to international issues of terrorism, diplomacy and empowerment, students can learn about politics and explore innovative approaches to today's emerging challenges.

Career Opportunities

Many program graduates have found positions in the following:

foreign service
legislative staff organizations
lobbying and advocacy groups
local and national media organizations
local, national and global nonprofit organizations
multinational corporations
national, state, and local government agencies
political consulting
research institutions
the courts and judicial administration

In addition, some graduates have gone on to other top-tier graduate and professional schools. These students have found a range of employment opportunities in the fields of:

communication
education
foreign service
journalism
law
political science
public service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government and Politics
Comparative Government
Global Politics
Political Ideologies
Empirical Political Inquiry
Critical Race Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International: Application priority deadline.

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States
Peoria, United States
Los Angeles, United States
Lake Havasu City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the undergraduate application for admission.
Submit the nonrefundable application fee (Arizona residents: $50; Domestic nonresidents: $70; International nonresidents: $85).
Request your official transcript and examination results be sent directly from your school(s) or exam board to Admission Services.
Provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Submit your ACT or SAT scores.
All international students planning to attend Arizona State University will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition:

Non-resident $13,920

Arizona resident $11,822

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 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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