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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Concentration in U.S. Government Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

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USD 39884

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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70

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Political science is the study of governance and power: Who has it, who seeks it and how and why some are excluded from it.

With a Bachelor of Arts in political science from VCU, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how institutions, behavior and ideas shape government, politics and policies at the local, state, national and international levels – during the present time and throughout history.

You'll also acquire skills for further study and professional careers, including the methods and analytical tools used in political science. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to start a career in private, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, as well as the public sector.

U.S. Government

The constitutional, ethical, economic and political dilemmas of organizing U.S. government; resolving political and institutional conflict; and developing representative government that responds to the interests of society

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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

Closed

Aug 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 IELTS Score
    70 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    550 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee
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    Application Fee
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    14268 Per year

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