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Overview
Course Details
Go beyond the study of politics. Become empowered with the knowledge to inquisitively question political systems and probe issues ordinary citizens must understand to make informed decisions by studying the Political Science BA course offered by the American Public University.
APU’s BA in Political Science prepares you to be a global citizen by examining government, economics, and civil society's relation to contemporary political systems. This program is designed to enhance your critical thinking, research, and communication skills. As part of your capstone experience, you will conduct academic research in an area of professional interest.
Faculty provide real-world expertise from their roles in government or public service organizations.
Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:
- American Government
- International Relations
- Political Theory
What You Will Do
- Analyze the fundamental concepts of government, governance, economy, and civil society
- Compare and contrast representative democracy with other political systems
- Assess the impact of political parties on federal, state, and local government
- Analyze how the federal system evolved and how it operates today
- Study how interest groups in the U.S. have impacted past and current democratic processes
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Political Systems
- Ethics in Politics
- Political Parties and Interest Groups
- State, Local, and Community Politics
- Political Sociology
- Public Policy
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Courses Start Monthly
Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Sociology Public Policy Political Science View 24 other Masters in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).
- Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- There is no fee to complete the APU admission application.
Tuition Fee
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International
285 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 285 USD per credit and a duration of 2 months. -
National
285 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 285 USD per credit and a duration of 2 months.
$250 with military grant
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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