Bachelor of Political Science at Auburn University

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn

University Rank:#851

The Political Science at Auburn University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Auburn, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Political Science

POLI 1090 American Government with a C or better is a prerequisite for some higher-level political science courses. A score of 4 or higher on the AP American Government test satisfies the prerequisite requirement. Contact the department chair or program coordinator for further information.

Freshman
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENGL 1100 English Composition I	3	ENGL 1120 English Composition II	3
POLI 1090/1097 American Government in Multicultural World	3	Foreign Language II (College Core)	4
Foreign Language I (College Core)	4	POLI 1050/1057 Global Politics and Issues	3
Core Math	3	Core Science I	4
Core History	3
	16		14
Sophomore
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
Core Literature	3	Course from Group 2 - Distribution Requirement³	3
Core Science II	4	Core History to complete sequence	3
Core Fine Arts	3	COMM 1000 Public Speaking⁴	3
Core Humanities²	3	Electives	3
LBAR 2010 Liberal Arts Careers Preparation (new course from CLA)	2	POLI 3000 Political Science Research Methods I	3
	15		15
Junior
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
Course from Group 1 - Political Thought³	3	Course from Group 2 - Distribution Requirement³	3
Course from Group 2 - Distribution Requirement³	3	Course from Group 3 - Concentration Requirement³	3
Electives	9	Electives	9
	15		15
Senior
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
Course from Group 3 - Concentration Requirement³	3	Course from Group 3 - Concentration Requirement³	3
Courses from Group 4 - POLI Electives³	6	Courses from Group 4 - POLI Electives³	6
Electives	6	Electives	6
	UNIV 4AA0 Creed to Succeed	0
	15		15
Total Hours: 120

²	If Literature requirement was completed prior to Fall 2013, Core Humanities must cover SLO 3.
³	Students must see their advisers to identify approved courses for Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4.
⁴	COMM 1000 fulfills SLO 7.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Political Science at Auburn University

Entry Requirements

International freshmen applicants are currently attending or graduated from high school but have not attended college (summer following high school graduation excluded).

International Freshmen Criteria

Admission to Auburn University is competitive. More students apply to Auburn each year than we can admit, and many have strong academic credentials.

Documents Needed

Traditional Applicant:

A completed application includes an admissions application and an application fee; an official evaluated high school transcript, official ACT/SAT scores, official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, affidavit financial support, and supporting bank letter.

Test-Optional Applicant:

A completed application includes an admissions application and an application fee; an official evaluated high school transcript, official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, affidavit financial support, and supporting bank letter.

Standardized Test Requirements

The ACT or the SAT is required of all international freshmen applicants. Official test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency.

Auburn University School codes are:

ACT 0011
SAT 1005

Academic Transcripts

International students attending a U.S. high school can send their transcripts directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Admissions Processing
1550 E Glenn, Suite 1210
Auburn, AL 36849

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Political Science at Auburn University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Political Science at Auburn University

When you are ready to apply, your application can be submitted online at auburn.edu/admissions or through the Common Application. There is no preference given to either application. We encourage you to submit the application you start. Filling out both applications may delay your file review process.

Options

Apply through Auburn University Summer, Fall 2023

Apply through Common App Summer, Fall 2023

Auburn University Spring 2024 Application Opens July 1

Submit your Admission Application.
Pay the $60 non-refundable application fee (USD).
ACT and/or SAT scores submitted directly from the testing agency.
TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores sent from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Submit your official evaluated high school transcripts.
Submit an Affidavit of Financial Support.
Submit a Supporting Bank Letter.

Bachelor of Political Science at Auburn University

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn