Overview

You'll become an effective communicator, a lucid writer, and a critical thinker. You will learn how institutions work, why social change is difficult, and how to think creatively about social problems, legal questions, and democracy. You'll learn to analyze social power and the way it affects and is affected by political, legal, and economic institutions. Political Science and Global Affairs is a versatile major from University of Portland that can lead to a variety of exciting careers.

Careers

Public Policy Sector
Public Service in Local, State, or Federal Institutions
Domestic and International Business

Journalism and Media
Public Relations and Communication
Education

Political Campaigns and Consulting
Legal/Judicial fields
Non-Profit Administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Globalization and its Discontents
Politics of Hip Hop

Constitutional Criminal Procedures
Resistance, Social Movements, and Revolution
Congress and the Presidency

Race and the Law in the US (New)
Democracy and Diversity: Politics in an Age of Fracture (New)
Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy (New)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: After this date, the University of Portland will continue to take applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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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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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply with the Common Application (available for Fall 2024)
Apply with the UP Application (available for Fall 2024)
Official secondary school records
Secondary School Report / Recommendation Form
Essay (follow application prompts)
SAT or ACT Exam

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year
Out-of-State

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 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

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Portland

Funding

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