Overview

Here at Denison University we aim to help our students become thoughtful and active citizens, critical consumers of information, and analytical/theoretical thinkers. We also are committed to developing the skills of good writing, effective oral presentation, and information literacy. You will engage in active discussions, simulations, critical thinking, and extensive writing. We will challenge you academically and provide the guidance you need to excel.

Politics and Public Affairs

Denison offers a unique degree that explores politics and public affairs. Combining a personalized “track” approach, integrated real-world internships, an outstanding faculty, a four-year learning community and the proximity of state-level politics in Columbus, the Denison Politics and Public Affairs major prepares students with broad knowledge of both the theory and practice of politics, international affairs and public policy.

The Politics and Public Affairs program at Denison University offers three tracks of study in International Affairs, Policy Analysis, and Government and Legal Affairs, and will allow students to create a personalized track of study with a focus on student interests.

The track approach is an essential update to this discipline for the global era. By exploring an integrated view of political science, students will gain a deeper understanding of each area, and be better prepared for success than those who didn’t learn to bridge those divisions.

Mission Statement

We expect our students to gain knowledge of: actual political institutions and processes; the origins, development, and transformation of theory and concepts; different approaches to political analyses, their philosophical roots, and when and how to employ them; and the historical, political, social, cultural, economic, and legal contexts necessary for understanding politics and the debates about it.
In addition, we seek to help our students develop the cognitive skills necessary to employ different methods of analysis and critical thinking, by which we mean to articulate the strengths and weaknesses of arguments, to identify and evaluate the ethical implications of various political positions, to articulate one’s own ethical position, to engage in empirical analysis, to interpret texts, and to conduct independent research. We also expect our students to develop the skills of oral and written communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics
Policymaking in Democracies
Global Governance
Normative Issues Common to Democratic Systems
The American Presidency
The Politics of Congress

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Granville, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 1417 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application. A personal essay is included in this application
English Proficiency Demonstration. All international applicants must demonstrate adequate English proficiency to qualify for admission. Considerations include, but are not limited to, the following: English as the primary language of school instruction; English as the first/native language; TOEFL iBT or TOEFL Essentials; IELTS; Duolingo English Test (DET)+; SAT Reading; ACT English Language Arts; and an admission interview
Denison University Certification of Finances
Counselor Recommendation & School Report
High School Transcript. Your counselor must send us a copy of your official transcript. We will use this to recalculate your GPA and evaluate your academic performance and course selection.
At least one teacher of a core course must submit a teacher evaluation form for you.

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

74000 USD / year

≈ 74000 USD / year
Out-of-State

74000 USD / year

≈ 74000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

74000 USD / year

≈ 74000 USD / year

Living costs

Granville

United States

1312 - 2165 USD / month

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

Funding

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