Overview

This Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy major from Michigan State University raises complex fundamental questions: What does it mean to flourish as a human being? What are the rights and responsibilities of good citizens? What is the best way of life for society as a whole? It does not pretend to have the definitive answers to these questions but teaches students how to think about these concepts and how to approach these questions in a productive and intellectually exciting way.

Political theory and constitutional democracy is housed in James Madison College, MSU’s residential college for international and public affairs, which is a limited-enrollment program.

Career

Alumni work as:

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Attorneys
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Constitutionalism and Democracy

Radical Challenges to Liberal Democracy

Beyond Liberal Democracy? New Directions in Political Theory

Senior Seminar in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy (W)

Classical Republicanism

Constitutionalism: The Supreme Court

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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IELTS

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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

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Out-of-State

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16916 USD / year

≈ 16916 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

East Lansing

Funding

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