Bachelor of Political Science at Clarkson University

Clarkson University

United States of America, Potsdam

University Rank:#951

The Political Science at Clarkson University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Potsdam , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Political Science

Political science investigates the institutions, practices, traditions, concepts and rules by which human beings organize their lives and govern themselves.

In the Political Science undergraduate bachelor's degree program, you gain a comprehensive understanding of political institutions, politics in general and the processes of translating values and information into public policy. You'll expand your knowledge of the leading theories and disputes within the subfields of political science with diverse courses. Ultimately, you'll gain an appreciation for the need to participate fully in political life.

Offered through the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Political Science major courses enable students to use empirical analyses and theoretical constructs to understand the political aspects of the world, both in the United States and elsewhere.

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

Entry Requirements

We understand that some schools are using the pass/fail grading system. When reviewing applications, our admissions team is reading your application holistically. We look at course load, course type, letters of recommendation, and all four years of high school to gain a better academic picture of the applicant. Pass/fail will not negatively impact your application to Clarkson!

English Requirements

PTEMin 56
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Political Science

Graduates of our bachelor's degree program in political science can go on to a wide variety of careers that span industries and disciplines, such as lobbyists, lawyers, diplomats or foreign affairs specialists, political scientists, professors and teachers, business executives, consultants and government officials.

Clarkson political science majors have gone on to work for companies such as:

large government and civil society organizations, such as Americorps
Law firms and practices
Local non-profits, such as a Chamber of Commerce
asset and investment management firms, such as AllianceBernstein

Many political science students also choose to continue their studies at graduate schools such as Roger Williams School of Law.

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

How to Apply for Bachelor of Political Science at Clarkson University

Step One

Complete ONE of the applications listed below:

Clarkson University Freshman Application (online)
Common Application (online)

Step Two

These application instructions are for non-U.S. citizens applying for first-year enrollment at Clarkson. If you have already earned some university credit, you should apply as a transfer student. To review your application, we need to receive all of the following materials and information according to Clarkson’s admission dates and deadlines:

Clarkson University Freshman Application or Common App
Official secondary school transcript, mark sheets, or national exam scores.
Two letters of recommendation.
Test Optional-Official SAT/ACT scores, if submitted the scores will be taken into consideration during the admissions process.
- Clarkson SAT code: 2084
- Clarkson ACT code: 2698
Official English proficiency test scores. Here is the link for countries with English testing waivers. Acceptable tests and minimum scores are:
- TOEFL, 80
- IELTS, 6.5
- Duolingo English Test, 105
- PTE, 56

Step Three

Applicants for admission who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents (green card holders) are likely to need to secure a student visa. (Students on certain visas may not require a student visa; please refer to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program document Who Can Study?)

For issuance of an I-20, students must show proof of financial support. There are two ways to show proof of finances:

Complete and return the Certificate of Finance Form included in our application packet or downloadable from our Web site. On this form you will need to show specific amounts of support and the sources of the support. You will also need to include the signatures of any sponsors or your parents, in addition to a signature from a bank official; or
Provide a certified letter from your sponsor indicating the amount of support available for each year along with a supporting letter from a bank official.

Bachelor of Political Science at Clarkson University

Clarkson University

United States of America, Potsdam