Overview

Students of the Political Science and Law 3 plus 3 Combined Pathway degree from Buffalo State SUNY gain an understanding of government and politics through a combination of directed research and experiential learning; e.g. participation in scholarly conferences and/or internships at the national, state or local level. Students may prepare for an array of career options in both the public and private sectors.

Key facts

The Bachelor of Arts program in Political Science enables students to concentrate their studies either in Public Legal Studies, or Urban Civic Engagement, or to develop a more individualized broader program of study under the General Political Science concentration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Government and Politics
American Government and Politics
Political Analysis
Political Statistics
Research Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-28 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies Political Science View 1421 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission into the combined pathway is highly selective. Matriculated undergraduate students may apply to the B.A./J.D. pathway no later than the end of their first year (freshman year) and will complete all of the application requirements for the program. The combined pathway admission application process includes a minimum GPA of 3.6, a statement of intent, and a letter of recommendation (preferably from a Buffalo State instructor; incoming students may use a recommendation from a high school guidance counselor or course instructor). Students must maintain a 3.6 grade point average in their undergraduate level courses to remain in the 3+3 combined pathway.

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

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Out-of-State

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 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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