Overview

In this area of study, you will learn to use critical thinking and effective communication skills to help shape and steer the policies that govern our society. This Political Communication program from Louisiana State University also provides a solid foundation if you plan to attend law school.

Careers

Campaign Strategist/Consultant

Lawyer

Political Journalist

Press Secretary

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication

Writing

History & Law

Business & Economics

Electives

Foreign Language

Math

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

Corporate Communication Political Science View 1413 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee.

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).

The “academic average” is determined by averaging the grades of secondary school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education, vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc.

Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores.

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

29148 USD / year

≈ 29148 USD / year
Out-of-State

29148 USD / year

≈ 29148 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12472 USD / year

≈ 12472 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baton Rouge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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