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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Shorelight Group - Whittier College Shorelight Group - Whittier College, USA

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USD 50410

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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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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

At its core, being a political science student means learning and evaluating how power is created, maintained, and used in human activities.

Beyond merely knowing how governments work, this major has given me the intellectual tools to understand how people think and why they do what they do in virtually any arena. I can open a newspaper, read about what's going on in the world, and comprehend it at a level that would not have been possible without the education I received from this department.

Similarly, what I have learned does not lock me into a career in government. Understanding power dynamics is an extraordinarily useful skill that is applicable in any professional setting, be it the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. Critical thinking never ceases to be useful, no matter where you go in life.

I have never regretted for a moment my decision to be a political science major. Biased as I am, I still insist that this is one of the strongest departments on campus; the resources available to students and the quality of the faculty are both enviable. I, for example, was able to spend three weeks doing independent research in Chile thanks to a fellowship only available here.

I could go on, but don't just take my word for it. Try some classes, get to know your professors and fellow students, and you'll see for yourself why I'm singing so much praise.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025

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
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    1050 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    50410

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    Scholarships

    Special Increased Scholarship For Spring!

    • WTC has generously increased their merit scholarship for spring 2025 intake from $30,000/year to $34,000/year! This scholarship is automatically awarded to all Shorelight students. Additionally, students who choose to live on campus will also receive a $2000 housing grant, bringing their total award to $36,000 and bringing down the cost to only $32,000/year (tuition, fees, & housing included).

     

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