Overview

The Political Science Department at University of Colorado Denver offers an undergraduate degree with two different tracks, a minor, and two undergraduate/graduate certificates. The department also offers two master's degree options as well as a combined B.A./M.A. five-year program.

Career opportunities

The University of Colorado Denver Political Science Department prepares students for informed and creative activism by providing them an opportunity to develop analytical skills. Many of the department's graduates go on to lead in their communities as organizers, attorneys or public servants in regional, state or federal government.

Program Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 39 PSCI credit hours.
Students must complete a minimum of 21 upper division (3000-level and above) PSCI credit hours.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C- (1.7) in all major courses taken at CU Denver and must achieve a minimum cumulative major GPA of 2.0. All graded attempts in required and elective courses are calculated in the major GPA. Students cannot complete major or ancillary course requirements as pass/fail.
Students must complete a minimum of 15 PSCI credit hours with CU Denver faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Social and Political Change
Early Political Thought
Modern Political Thought
Law, Politics, and Justice
Coercion and the State
Individual Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-06-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies Political Science View 1550 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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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

Submit Online Application
Pay a non-refundable $75 application fee by credit card
You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL secondary/high schools you have attended – even if you did not graduate from the school.
Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

30126 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30126 USD per year during 48 months.
National

28830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28830 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11502 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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