Overview

Through the 123-credit undergraduate curriculum from Temple University, you’ll investigate American politics at the local, state and federal levels, as well as international relations and classical and modern political thought. Debate political theory and how power and resources should be allocated in society.

Learn to write effectively, build excellent research skills and critically evaluate U.S. democracy while studying the following four distinct subfields of political science.

American politics, which explores American elections, political institutions, public opinion and the media.
Comparative politics, which emphasizes political systems outside of the U.S., as well as mass political behavior across a broad range of contexts.
International relations, which investigates the interaction and conflict between governments around the globe.
Political theory, which evaluates individual behavior within a political system and brings clarity to key concepts of equality, democracy, freedom and justice.

Future Career

Students in the Political Science BA program become capable, engaged and intelligent citizens through active, real-world participation in our governmental systems. Students can intern in Washington, D.C., or spend a semester participating in state politics in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania state capital.

Graduates are prepared for careers in advocacy and community organizations, government agencies, social services or unions among many others. They are also prepared to pursue graduate degrees in international affairs or law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Reading and Writing

Intellectual Heritage: The Good Life

General Education Breadth Course

The American Political System

Foreign Governments and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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

National Students

Self-Report High School Transcript

Fee: $55 (Fee waivers are available for freshmen who qualify)

Essay

Extracurriculars

International Students

Temple's online application or online Common Application or Paper application to submit by mail

Official High School or University Transcripts with English Translations

Standardized Tests (SAT, ACT, TOEFL iBT, IELTS or PTE)

Apply as an international student if you hold or will need to obtain a nonimmigrant visa, including a student (F-1) or an exchange visitor (J-1) visa.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35232 USD / year

≈ 35232 USD / year
Out-of-State

35232 USD / year

≈ 35232 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19608 USD / year

≈ 19608 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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