Overview

Throughout the Public Affairs course from Washington State University you will learn how to analyze, question, and improve the political institutions that shape our daily lives.

Career opportunities:

With a Public Affairs degree, you can work in:

Government and nonprofit organizations
Marketing and public relations
Corporate communications
Journalism and activism
Environmental rights
Social justice

Programme Structure

Justice Studies focuses on the analysis of justice through the lens of behavioral and social sciences.
Public Administration and Management teaches you how to manage both government and nonprofit agencies while serving the public.
Public Policy and Politics prepares you to analyze and influence lawmaking at all levels of government and solve community problems.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

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Priority deadline for national students: June 1

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a first-year student, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international first-year student.

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

15165 USD / year

≈ 15165 USD / year
Out-of-State

15165 USD / year

≈ 15165 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6341 USD / year

≈ 6341 USD / year

Additional Details

Spokane: $6,322 / $15,158 Vancouver: $6,327 / $15,163 Global (Online): $6,217 / $6,718

Living costs

Vancouver

United States

1000 - 1620 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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Scholarships Information

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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