Overview

The goal of the Political Science undergraduate curriculum is to maximize students' capacities to analyze and interpret political events and governmental processes. In addition to acquiring general knowledge about government and political behavior, during the Political Science programme from The University of Texas at Arlington students also learn the analytical skills relevant to particular political systems (their own and others'), and to problems of most immediate consequence and concern to them.

The four major objectives of the department's curriculum are to:

Identify and describe political structures, rules, behaviors and environments which shape political action.

Explain and employ statistical and methodological techniques to analyze information.

Identify, comprehend, and apply comparative, theoretical, or conceptual approaches to actors and their policies.

Develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate political phenomena.

The major courses are designed to present a coherent portrait of the discipline. Students begin with a general introduction to national, state, and local politics followed by required courses in political methodology and political theory. Finally, students are exposed to at least four major areas of the discipline. The department also offers options for students who desire a concentration in pre-law, public policy/administration, or international studies.

Students may choose any 18 hours (6 advanced) for a minor. Those who want a specialization may concentrate courses in areas of public law; policy and administration; comparative and international politics; American national government; political parties, group politics, and elections; or political theory.

Career

Activist/Advocate/Organizer

Ambassador

Attorney

Banking Analyst or Executive

Campaign Operative

CIA Analyst or Agent

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Communications Director

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legislative Organization and Procedure

Public Opinion

Health Politics, Policy, and Advocacy

Middle East Politics

Politics in Popular Culture.

Civic Engagement, Civil Society, and Community

U.S. Constitutional Law

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

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Priority Dates. Applications are accepted after the priority date, submitting your application and required documents will ensure guaranteed consideration.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arlington, 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

A First-Year applicant to The University of Texas at Arlington must have graduated from an accredited high school or is on track to graduate from high school prior to enrollment at UT Arlington.

Applicants must submit an application for admission, an application fee, and a high school transcript. Applicants are not required to submit official SAT or ACT scores, however are encouraged to do so to be eligible for scholarship opportunities.

Students enrolled in dual credit courses at a college while in high school are encouraged to submit a college transcript. If an admission offer is made prior to high school graduation, a second official transcript that identifies the graduation date and final class rank will be required prior to the first day of classes.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27494 USD / year

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27494 USD / year

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In-State

12208 USD / year

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Living costs

Arlington

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983 - 1441 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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