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Program facts

  • Program type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    26,562 USD

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    January, September

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Program Overview

What Western Washington University says about their program:
"The study of Economics provides insights into decision-making, market outcomes and the functioning of the overall economy. Political Science is concerned with the structure and function of both domestic and international political systems, and engaging questions associated with American politics, international politics, public policy and political theory. The combined Economics / Political Science major provides students with rigorous preparation in both economic theory and applications, and political processes at the national and international levels."

Admissions requirements

Admission to Western is selective. Cumulative academic achievement is the most important factor in the application review process. Level and difficulty of courses, grade trends, school and community involvement, special talents, strength of character, and personal circumstances are also considered.

Undergraduate academic requirements

Direct Entry

  • A cumulative GPA of 2.00
  • Completion of courses that meet the College Academic Distribution Requirements
  • High school diploma

International Year One

  • 2.5 GPA individual modules at Level I (concurrent with secondary school transcripts)
  • C or higher in a minimum of 5 relevant academic subjects from GCS/IGCSE or a combination of GCE/IGCSE and Advanced level examinations

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 68
  • PTE Academic: 50
  • Duolingo: 95

Postgraduate

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 79
  • PTE Academic: 62
  • Duolingo: 105

IELTS Online scores are accepted

English proficiency waivers

With the exception of students whose primary and secondary education took place in Australia, Canada (English Provinces), Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand or the U.S., applicants must demonstrate English proficiency.

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • The Application for Admission
  • An essay
  • Submit official transcripts
  • Declaration of Financial Responsibility

Postgraduate

  • The Application for Admission
  • Official transcripts from every college and university attended
  • A Statement of Purpose
  • Three (3) Letters of Reference

Fees and funding

Western is nationally recognized for providing an excellent education at an affordable cost, with Kiplinger's Personal Finance ranking Western as a top value in education.

Western offers both merit- and need-based assistance to help make your education possible

Fee information

  • Pre-Master's Program: from US$9,300 to US$23,867 per program
  • International Year: US$8,230 per quarter
  • Undergraduate tuition: US$21,800 per year
  • Graduate tuition: US$31,060 per year

Visa Requirements for Western Washington University

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USA student visa requirements