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BA Political Science

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maine

Program Overview

Politics sometimes engaging, sometimes exasperating is the way people come together to govern collectively.At UMaine s Political Science department, you ll learn from professors who do cutting-edge research and also care deeply about teaching and advising students. Some faculty focus on fundamental ideas about politics, going back thousands of years to contemporary times. Others examine the operations of politics and government today in the U.S. and around the world.Our faculty foster an open and stimulating intellectual atmosphere that promotes the free exchange of ideas in the classroom and beyond. Our students and faculty come together to discuss political films, watch candidate debates, and talk about politics.

Program Key Stats

$33482 (Annual cost)



90 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
70

1100
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, Official college transcripts for all attempted college coursework, An essay, A school recommendation, TOEFL- minimum score of 79 (iBT) or 550 (iTP). IELTS minimum score of 6.5. PTE-minimum score of 53. CEFR completed level C1.

Career Options

  • Political Science grads pursue a wide variety of careers that take advantage of their critical thinking and effective communication skills
  • Many attend law school or graduate programs in political science or public affairs
  • and most pursue careers in government
  • the nonprofit public service sector
  • business
  • education
  • or the private sector

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