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Political Science degrees abroad
A degree in political science aims to give you an understanding in the fundamentals of political thought, government, international relations, and political systems. It should provide you with all the tools you’ll need to understand political institutions and processes, and prepare you for a career working in government or a related field.
As constant political change and upheaval dominate our headlines and lives today, studying political science will help you understand the structures and ideas that shape global politics. If you have an inquisitive mind and passion for understanding how governments work, a degree in political science could be right for you.
Political science programs are available all over the world, however they are most common in the US. In many countries, including the UK, a similar program will be offered as a politics degree, which will cover many of the same areas.
Political Science program structure
Political science degrees are offered at all levels, including bachelor’s and master’s. At undergraduate level, you can study political science as a BA, and you will often study it as part of a liberal arts model over four years. This means you can either major or minor in political science along with other academic subjects.
Political science is more common as a taught master’s program in some countries, and can be studied as an MA or MSc over one or two years. Some universities also offer research led master’s programs and doctorate level degrees.
The learning and assessment methods of each program will be slightly different, but you can expect to be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops. Assessment of your progress will usually be essays, written exams, and a research based dissertation.
The program structure and content of each course will differ based on things like the country and university you choose to study in and the level of degree you take. Some of the most common subjects and modules political science programs can cover include:
- Public administration and policy
- Political theory
- International relations
- Social justice
- Comparative politics
- Diplomatic history
- Political economy
- International politics
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Political Science study abroad programs
Political science undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in political science
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Social Work: Political Science and International Relations - BSW (Hons) University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,040 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,000 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Interdisciplinary Arts & Science: Political Science - BSc (Hons) University of Windsor, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,727 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,530 CAD
- Start date
- May, September, January
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Political Science and History - BA (Hons) Lakehead University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,542 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,500 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Political Science - BA Western Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,690 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,690 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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History & Political Science - BSc Greenville University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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27,579 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,580 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Associate in political science
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Political Science - AA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,769 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Political Science - AAOT Lane Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,499 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
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Political Science - AA Moraine Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,408 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,408 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Political Science - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,303 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August
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Political Science - ADT Riverside City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,500 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August
Diploma in political science
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Advancing University Studies: Political Science and International Relations - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,062 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,038 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Political science graduate programs
Master's in political science
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Arts: Political Science and International Relations - MA University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,332 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Political Science - MA California State University, Long Beach, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,620 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,620 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Political Science - MA Long Island University Brooklyn, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,618 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,618 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Political Science - MA Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,987 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,670 NZD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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Political Science - MSc Portland State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,117 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,117 USD
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in political science
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Political Science and International Relations - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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4,066 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD
- Start date
- December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Diploma in political science
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Arts: Political Science and International Relations - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,582 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Future political science careers
Many political science graduates are eager to pursue a career in politics or government, however you’ll also gain a number of transferable skills that most employers value. Some of the most popular careers for political science graduates include:
- Policy analyst
- Political journalist
- Political risk analyst
- Politician’s assistant
- Government researcher
- Public relations executive
- Political consultant
You will develop strong writing, research and communication skills, which are applicable to a wide range of sectors, so don’t restrict your job search to politics roles.
