Overview

The Political Science - Prelaw major from Michigan State University is designed to introduce students to the study of law and the judicial process and also to provide an orientation to the law that is more general than that of most law schools.

Career

Alumni work as:

Business managers
Constituent relations representatives
Field campaign organizers
Legal assistants
Process analysts
Regional field directors
Youth advocates

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Judicial Process

Constitutional Law

Special Topics in Political Science

Analyzing and Visualizing Data in Politics

Comparative Political Economy

Independent Study

Religion and World Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Public Law Political Science View 176 other Bachelors in Public Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on:

Academic performance in high school
Strength and quality of curriculum
Recent trends in academic performance
Class rank
Standardized test results
English language proficiency for non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose first language is not English
Leadership, talents, conduct and diversity of experience

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16118 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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