Overview

Key features

At Hamilton College, Public Policy is a hands-on major where students take on projects that make a difference in the lives of people and communities.

Students Will Learn To:

Understand the ethical dimensions of policy decisions and the justice implications of policy research
Communicate clearly and persuasively about public policy issues in their own research
Engage with stakeholders and policy makers as interns and researchers
Establish a foundation for professional work in policy science and policy making

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Politics of Asylum
The Pursuit of Happiness
Comparative Health Policy
Utica in the Context of US History
Justice Laboratory: Internship and Observation
Religion and Immigration in Central New York
Conflict Resolution: Policies and Strategies
Environmental Policy and Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy View 320 other Bachelors in Public Policy 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

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for admission, candidates must submit one of the following applications:

The Common Application or
The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success (via Scoir)
Eligible students may also apply through their QuestBridge National College Match application.

Other requirements:

academic record and potential (rigor, transcript and test scores)
interviews (optional, but encouraged), essays, recommendation letters, as well as other supplemental materials submitted with your application
Hamilton does not have a specific score requirement for these English-proficiency exams

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

71970 USD / year

≈ 71970 USD / year
Out-of-State

71970 USD / year

≈ 71970 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71970 USD / year

≈ 71970 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

New York City

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