Overview

The major not only combines classes from distinct disciplines (Philosophy, Government and Politics, Public Policy, and Economics), it features courses specifically designed to integrate material from them. The skills developed in the major will be useful for careers in law, government, business, or any field that requires rigorous reasoning with a diverse set of insights, tools, and methods.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at University of Maryland program aims to:

equip students with methods from the disciplines of philosophy, political science, and economics;
encourage students to apply these methods to a diverse array of topics and questions across disciplinary boundaries, especially to normative topics and questions;
combine these methods in productive ways to carry out thoughtful, original research;
equip students with the ability to write clearly and concisely, read and distill information carefully, and construct arguments in an organized and convincing manner; and
inspire a love for learning from a diverse array of scholarly disciplines.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be able to competently apply basic methods from philosophy, political science, and economics to their reasoning about difficult social and political questions.
Students will be able to write and think clearly and in an organized fashion about difficult social and political questions.

Students will be able to engage in original research to present convincing arguments for their views on difficult social and political questions.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Principles of Microeconomics

Principles of Macroeconomics

Contemporary Moral Issues

Political and Social Philosophy

Social Philosophy and Political Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Economics Philosophy Political Science View 1418 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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General requirements

Completed online application

We strongly encourage you to apply by the early action deadline to receive priority consideration for admission, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs. Applications must be completed online.

Non-refundable application fee of $75

Two letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for a completed application: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.

Official copy of your high school transcripts

Official copy of your college transcripts (if necessary)

Activities and awards list or resume

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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

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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