Overview

Political Science is offered by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of the 40 largest employers in the bi-state region, six are governments and government contractors, five are educational institutions and four are financial institutions. A degree in political science will prepare you to work for more than one-third of the region's major employers.

Key Facts

Students majoring in political science at SIUE take courses broadly concerned with the study of government and politics, organized into seven fields:

American government and politics: Examine the institutions and behaviors of the U.S. political system, including federal, state, and local structures; campaigns; elections; political organizations and issues of public policy
Comparative politics: Learn about and compare the political cultures, economies, parties and institutions within other countries
International relations: Study the relationships among nations and relationships with international bodies, such as the United Nations
Political theory: Examine the attempts of important thinkers to define the functions of the state and the rights and obligations of citizens, and study efforts to develop comprehensive theories of politics through analysis and the evaluation of political behavior
Public administration: Explore bureaucracies, leadership and the ways in which public business is conducted
Public law: Examine the nature of the judicial process and the role of the courts in interpreting and applying the Constitution of the United States
Political analysis: Analyze and explore research design, concepts and methodology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00

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Applications are processed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edwardsville, 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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General requirements

Pay the $40 application fee (Please note: We cannot forward applications for review unless the application fee is paid.)
Meet English proficiency requirement
TOEFL: 72
PTE: 50
Duolingo: 110
Submit official or unofficial academic transcripts/records
Any documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation

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

13299 USD / year

≈ 13299 USD / year
Out-of-State

13299 USD / year

≈ 13299 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13299 USD / year

≈ 13299 USD / year

Living costs

Edwardsville

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Key Facts

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

Edwardsville

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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