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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Concentration in Urban Politics Shorelight Group - University of Illinois at Chicago Shorelight Group - University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

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USD 30958

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Political science is the systematic study of politics and its connection to human life as a whole. It focuses on the way people are governed and govern themselves in a wide variety of settings—including the state, the workplace, schools, and the family—and the way in which governance in those settings affects their life chances and shapes their sense of self. Students who elect this major examine, among other things, the relationships between law and political institutions, economic and political power, and culture and political identity. They develop the analytical, interpretive, and critical methods necessary to understand these relationships at local, national, regional, or international levels, and thus, to act as responsible citizens at those levels. They also learn to write well. In short, political science is central to a well-rounded liberal arts education.

Political science also provides excellent preparation for careers in law, government, teaching, journalism, business, and the nonprofit sector.

In addition to the BA with a Major in Political Science program, the department offers two concentrations: the Concentration in Law and Courts and the Concentration in Urban Politics.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2025, Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2024, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    1080 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    30958

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
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    16000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships available for Fall 2025 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be until 28th Feb, 2025.

    1 Year Undergraduate scholarships

    • University of Illinois at Chicago – Up to $10,000 in Year 1 Only.

    Please note:

    • Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
    • The above waivers and scholarships are only available until 28th Feb, 2025.
    • If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
    • We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment  availability.
    • Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
    • Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

     

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